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By Blake Aued and Chris Dowd news@flagpole.com Although Superintendent Demond Means has reversed course and expressed a desire to stay, it appears he and the Clarke County School District are parting ways. The question is, when?

“The board has entered into negotiations for his exit,” President LaKeisha Gantt announced after the school board met for nearly four hours behind closed doors on Dec. 3.

gave her statement. Local civil rights activist Fred Smith and journalist Walter Allen of Zebra magazine confronted board member Greg Davis, a frequent critic of Means, who got up while Mosely gave a speech.

“A good man, and they run him out,” Mosely said. “In 2019, I don’t think it’s time to stand by and be silent. We want some action here in the Clarke County School District. We’ve had enough.”

asking the group to come investigate and accusing board members John Knox, Greg Davis and Tawanna Mattox of micromanaging—charges they denied, saying they were only asking questions and providing advice.

But it was another anonymous complaint—to the state Professional Standards Commission, which certifies educators— that led to Means and CCSD parting ways.

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Demond Means’ supporters organized a rally Nov. 22, the day after Means said at a board meeting that it’s time for him to leave as superintendent. He’s since walked back the statement, but the board has entered into negotiations for his departure nonetheless.

The board took no vote on Means’ departure. It’s unclear if he is resigning, being fired or—most likely—negotiating a buyout. It’s also unclear when his rocky tenure as superintendent will formally end. Gantt declined to answer any questions, saying that discussions in executive session are confidential. Another meeting was scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9—after Flagpole went to press—to further discuss Means’ departure and potentially appoint an interim superintendent.

While the board was meeting without him, Means told reporters that his comments last month about resigning were misunderstood, and he does not want to leave. He reiterated that sentiment at a community meeting on Saturday.

The board first met with the district’s attorney, Michael Pruett, for about two hours before calling Means back to a classroom in the H.T. Edwards building.

About an hour and a half after that, Means emerged looking upset. He asked to speak to the Rev. Abraham Mosely of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and then went to his office without addressing the audience of about 30 supporters who remained after 9 p.m., out of about 75 who initially gathered for the 5:30 p.m. meeting.

About 15 minutes later, the board emerged and voted to adjourn, and Gantt

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Means’ supporters credit him for focusing on equity and shining a light on the alarming achievement gap at CCSD, with black children reading two or three grades below their white counterparts on standardized tests. But some have questioned his methods, including the hiring of numerous costly consultants, and his ties to ex-superintendents involved with the public-school privatization movement.

He made a number of controversial proposals during his two-and-a-half year tenure, including turning the old West Broad School into an early learning center, rather than leasing it to the Athens Land Trust to continue its community garden and farmers market and open a community center; buying an expensive building on South Milledge Avenue for administrative offices (which was voted down by the board); and pushing back renovations to Clarke Middle School (on which he later reversed his stance).

There was also a perception that Means had pushed out teachers and principals, most notably Derrick Maxwell, the popular principal at Cedar Shoals High School.

And he’s consistently feuded with various board members, calling the board “dysfunctional” and “embarrassing” at times.

When someone complained to the accreditation agency Cognia, Means wrote a letter

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investigate, the board drafted a response affirming that he had earned his PhD, but chiding him for his relationship with teacher-training contractor AVID and for plagiarizing a passage from a book in a memo to staff, although the letter said neither of the offenses rose to the level of an ethics violation.

Means told Flagpole that he’s used to criticism, having reluctantly overseen a state-mandated takeover in Milwaukee while also serving as superintendent in suburban Mequon-Thiensville, but he believes much of it in Athens has been unwarranted.

“There seems to be this point of conflict, and I don’t know why,” he said. “I’m just trying to do my job.” [Blake Aued]

CCSD in Black and White Means was still on the job as of Saturday, Dec. 8, when he spoke at a meeting on the “Crisis in Black Education,” billed as a follow-up to a similar community meeting in 2017 focusing on disparities between white and black students.

The average black student in CCSD is reading 3.4 grade levels behind the average white student, and there is a 54% gap in test scores. While white students locally outperform their peers statewide, black students locally underperform compared to

other black students across Georgia. “This is not a Clarke County problem only,” Means said. “This is a national problem.”

CCSD has lots of marginalized groups, Means said, but African Americans stand out in terms of the data. “They’re not more important than anyone else, but that places them within the greatest area of need,” he said.

The district is starting to show signs of improvement, Means said, citing Howard B. Stroud and J.J. Harris elementary schools in particular. Ten schools’ College and Career Readiness Performance Index scores rose, and the racial gap closed at 13. (These points are disputed by teacher and Means critic Karen Sweeney Gerow, who wrote in Classic City News that test scores for black students have barely budged overall since Means took office in 2017, and the real gains have been among English learners, whom Means hardly ever mentions.)

Even Means acknowledged that challenges remain, especially in middle schools, which are not adequately preparing students for high school, he said.

While Means said he knows that many black students experience trauma from poverty, if they show up for school, schools are obligated to teach them to read regardless of what happens at home. It isn’t just a question of poverty or economic development or the school-to-prison pipeline, either.

Children who aren’t reading in third grade have a shorter life expectancy. “It is literally a matter of life or death,” Means said.

The event at times seemed more like a rally for Means, with supporters handing out flyers urging people to stand by him and chanting “Keep Dr. Means.” Means was asked about his imminent departure and, although he said at a board meeting last month that he wanted to “enter into a discussion about how I leave,” that he regrets those words and wants to stay.

“I made a commitment to Clarke County,” he said. “I am very regretful that I allowed my hurt and embarrassment on that night to lead things in this direction. If there’s anything I can do to mend fences, I will do it.” [BA]

Commission Delays Downtown Historic District The Athens-Clarke County Commission delayed their decision on a new historic district for the western end of downtown by up to six months after former ACC Attorney Bill Berryman threatened them, his old employer, with a lawsuit. He was recently hired by First United Methodist Church, which is located in the middle of the area in question and strongly opposes a new historic district there. Berryman informed the commission in a letter written Dec. 2 that the proposed district would violate First United Methodist’s “free exercise of religion” and would cause “irreparable harm” to the church.

First United Methodist Church is not the only property owner that opposes the historic district, but naysayers were vastly outnumbered by Athens residents who spoke in favor of the change at the commission meeting on Dec. 3. Former commissioner George Maxwell gave a powerful speech, pleading with commissioners to protect the historic African American business district known as the Hot Corner. Tommy Valentine, executive director of Historic Athens, also spoke in favor, supporting

a compromise proposal reached between commissioners Melissa Link and Mike Hamby. This compromise restricted the proposed local historic district to only those properties contained in the federally recognized historic district, removing several properties west of Pulaski Street and north of Dougherty Street from the proposed local district.

The commission generally seemed to favor the idea of a new historic district for downtown, with Commissioner Mariah Parker and Link in particular urging its passage. Nevertheless, commissioners voted unanimously to delay the decision.

Even as she voted to delay, Parker seemed dissatisfied, saying the hold may give time for “further misinformation to be spread.”

Valentine, on the other hand, was more optimistic, telling Flagpole that he welcomes “the opportunity for more discussion of the benefits for property owners and for the community more broadly.” Valentine will use the coming months for community outreach to dispel some ideas he feels are misconceptions, such as the notion that property values would decline if the new district becomes a reality. Once informed, he hopes that some who now oppose historic designation may become proponents.

Next, the commission finally kicked off the “prosperity package” by approving $800,000 to reinvigorate a program called Neighborhood Leaders. This is a community organizing effort that has been run

by Family Connection-Communities in Schools for over a decade and was funded by the federal government during the Obama administration. The commission also approved $200,000 to hire two grant specialists, meaning they’ve spent $1 million to date of the $4 million budgeted for fiscal 2020.

How will they spend the remaining $3 million? In the midst of deep uncertainty surrounding the prosperity package, Broderick Flanigan has come forward with an idea. Flanigan, a local artist and activist, advocated for a local “baby bonds” initiative at this meeting, similar to the national program proposed by Sen. Cory Booker and economist Derrick Hamilton. The idea is that every child would receive a savings

bond at birth, to be held in trust by a local bank or nonprofit, such as the East Athens Development Corporation. The bond could be used to help pay for things like tuition, starting a business or for a down payment on a home after the child turns 18. In this way, children would get a kickstart in the process of wealth creation, potentially providing a “hand up” out of poverty.

Flanigan’s proposal has been well-researched by his team, which includes the racial justice task force of Oconee Street United Methodist Church and the Georgia Institute for Transitional Justice, but there’s a catch: It may be illegal under state law. ACC Attorney Judd Drake warned that it may violate the gratuities clause of the Georgia Constitution, which says that money can’t be directly granted to individuals or institutions. Flanigan feels that it may be possible to navigate around this restriction, seeing as programs like the HOPE Scholarship already exist and are constitutionally permissible. Parker instructed Drake to research the gratuities clause more carefully and to report back with a legal opinion on the matter. This will take time, so for now, it’s back to the drawing board for the prosperity package.

Commissioners will have a retreat this month to discuss various proposals.

The commission also selected a preliminary design for the proposed roundabout at Hancock Avenue and Broad Street at this meeting. They chose option 6 with option 2 as a backup, either of which could be tweaked by engineers as they continue through the process. (Option 6 would reroute The Plaza to connect it directly to the roundabout, whereas option 2 would reroute it to connect to Hancock Avenue.)

Option 6 in particular was rated positively in terms of safety as well as traffic throughput, and was chosen despite some concerns that it would require taking down part of the tree canopy and piping a nearby stream.

Some residents living close to the area also raised concerns about traffic speeding down Hancock and objected that the physically larger option 6 may take away parts of their property. The final vote was 6-3 in favor, with Commissioner Patrick Davenport, Link and Parker voting no. [Chris Dowd] f

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The Clarke County School District has been headed to evaluated on that work. And if board members shared some this place for a long time. I was part of the CCSD Board of of the concerns, we should have been levelheaded enough Education when we hired Demond Means and president to discuss them privately with our employee, memorialize of the school board during the majority of Means’ tenure them in a rigorous performance evaluation and then conas superintendent, making me the primary point of intertinue to help create space so our superintendent could exeaction between him and the rest of the board. As such, my cute our strategic plan. opinions come from that particular educated and biased Means and the board developed a strategic plan with vantage point. very measurable and specific goals, and Means gave the I do not believe Means ever got a fair shake in Athens. board the tools, metrics and data to hold him accountable He never really had the space to simply do his job and be in ways that previous boards were never able to hold preevaluated on his performance. Means is far from perfect. I vious superintendents accountable. But instead, certain did not like how he handled many issues—especially what board members amplified the swirl of legitimate and illecame across as unnecessary blaming of teachers, his insisgitimate criticisms of Means, ruining any chance the board tence on making West Broad redevelopment a zero-sum had at thoughtfully and carefully evaluating their employee issue, and sometimes ratcheting up conflict rather than and holding him accountable for his performance. finding ways to smooth it down. I discussed each of these Means did not bring racial discord to Athens or CCSD. with him. But if the BOE hired him to do the job of superRace was an overt part of our discussions around term intendent, then he should have been given the resources, limits for the BOE president, the Cedar Shoals disaster and political space and time to do that job. its aftermath, and the unspoken tolerance for the failure It can take years to properly evaluate a superintendent’s to educate black and brown kids. I was told the disgusting performance, but grumblings about Means started coming quip that CCSD graduates were destined for “Yale or jail” from certain corners of the community within weeks of when we moved to town seven years ago. It doesn’t take a his arrival in Athens, and only grew in variety and volume. historian or a radical to connect the dots back to Jim Crow, Many of the criticisms have been so flimsy, conspiratorial segregation and the long shadow of slavery. The board’s and emotional that they desire to address the pernigave me real pause as to the cious educational inequities A board member who works outside the in CCSD and Means’ views underlying motives.

During my short tenure prescribed processes creates distrust on those issues were a major on the BOE, the concerns reason why we hired him. and instability on the board and within CCSD. He poked his finger in the expressed from the community have varied in the sore part of Athens. Perhaps particulars, but to me do not make sense unless viewed some folks didn’t like the fact that he poked, others didn’t together: accusations that he forced out principal Adam like the way he poked and others didn’t like his prescription Kurtz from Chase Street Elementary School; that he actufor dealing with the sore. But he didn’t create the sore, and ally didn’t finish his PhD; that he was intimidating board it is not going away with him leaving. members; that he sold out CCSD to AVID for a few thouIn my opinion, a few board members rely too much sand dollars; that he was in bed with Koch brothers; that he on their gut instincts on when and how to get involved was aiding and abetting a corporate takeover of the district; with an issue they are concerned about, and lack curiosity that he was more interested in central office bloat than sup- about the effective ways for board members to intervene. porting teachers; that he plagiarized so egregiously that it The rules and processes for board members are boring and merited an ethics complaint. All these seem to me to have sometimes not intuitive, but they can be powerful and are as much to do with issues of race and power as with the the only way for a board member to effect lasting change. substance of the accusation.

Even if the issue is an important one, a board member who The total obsession by some with finding Means’ disserworks outside the prescribed processes creates distrust and tation and the certainty that he had an unethical conflict instability on the board and within CCSD. of interest with AVID were particularly hard to take at face Despite disagreements, I am full of respect for the servalue. Beyond the public discussions, respected community vice of each of my colleagues. Service on the BOE is a horleaders privately wondered aloud to me whether he created rible job. I’ve done plenty of work in public service, but I’ve shell companies to siphon money from CCSD. Respected never encountered a position that took so much time, was public school advocates have yelled at me on the phone as emotionally exhausting and yielded so much skepticism about why I was not stopping his “takeover of our district.” and distrust from practically all sides of the community.

Parents spread rumors that he intended to take Spectrum LaKeisha Gantt has the most difficult of nine difficult jobs, away from their kids. Countless folks have grumbled an but she is the right person for it, and Athens is lucky to unspecific distrust of Means’ motives and character. Taking have her. I hope the vocal public can muster additional each accusation in this torrent seriously would require empathy for those who are willing to serve on the board so Means to be an evil mastermind. Much like the trope of that good, levelheaded and thoughtful people continue to the shrill female politician, the caricature of the “untrustbe willing to do it. worthy” or “corrupt” black leader should be believed with All the adults involved in CCSD—the board, the supercaution. intendent, teachers, the Facebook posters, news reporters, Many have rightfully bristled at the notion that race and parents, general public—should not be judged on whether power might undergird many of the criticisms leveled at the elements of plagiarism were met, or whether folks are Means. “It cannot be that everyone who criticizes a black justified in their accusations of Means, or our individual man is a racist,” they will retort, and I think that is fair. virtue as we went about our advocacy for kids. Rather, we Again, there are many legitimate concerns about Means’ should be judged on whether we deliberately worked to style and substance. But the legitimate and blatantly illechange CCSD from a system that educates some children gitimate criticisms have become so irredeemably muddled well to one where all students have a fair shot at a quality it should give any thoughtful critic pause. The existence education. If that challenge were easy or obvious, it would of legitimate critiques does not legitimize the motives of have been done already. It will take some thoughtful experevery critic. A hypochondriac who also happens to be sick is imenting to find what works for CCSD. I hope that the next no less a hypochondriac. superintendent can articulate a plan for guiding CCSD to The BOE should have worked individually and as a group that place and they are deliberately supported by a levelto both listen to the public and still create space for our headed board of education and a public that does not take superintendent to work long enough so that he could be its eyes off the prize. f

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more, bigger projects in the near future.

“Mayflower,” which will be pitched to streaming services as an expanded series, is produced by Jeremiah Bennett, who grew up just outside Clarke County’s eastern border.

After attending Athens Technical College, Bennett went on to Georgia Perimeter College before making the jump into the film industry. His first big break came from the “Honey Boo Boo” series.

What started as a temp job offered on Craigslist turned into a production assistant position and then, by the second season, associate producer.

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rotests from the film industry against It helps that Athens has some built-in Georgia’s “heartbeat” abortion bill havconnections to the film industry. For examen’t dampened productions making their ple, Charming the Hearts of Men was writway to Athens, according to local officials. ten and directed by Athens native Susan While the past year hasn’t broken any DeRose (who now lives in Atlanta). It tells new records, work in AthensClarke County has been steady and similar to last year, says Jeff Montgomery, the county’s public information officer, who also serves as the community’s “camera-ready” liaison for the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Requests for filming that come through Montgomery’s office range from B-roll for travel companies to projects by students from the University of Georgia or the University of North Georgia.

But a few projects gave Athens a little more airtime, even if the city isn’t immediately recognizable.

For example, says Montgomery, the Zaxby’s commercial that aired during this year’s Super Bowl was filmed in downtown Athens. A feature-length film, Charming the Hearts of Men, starring Kelsey Grammar and Sean Astin, was filmed earlier this year in the Boulevard neighborhood. More Chris Danuser, co-director and writer of the series “Mayflower,” with actress Sofia Salas. recently, the pilot for a 12-episode series, “Mayflower,” was filmed in downtown, including drone shots above the story of a woman in the 1960s who “I ended up doing like 37 episodes— City Hall. returns to her Southern hometown and, three or four seasons with them,” says Also, film and Athens music heritage pushing back against the discrimination she Bennett of his “Honey Boo Boo” experience. may intertwine in the near future as Tweed faces, inspires historic legislation to protect While living in Middle Georgia, he decided Recording opens downtown. The recording women. to launch the Eatonton Film Festival, which studio and school will be opening soon in Alex Kahn, a location manager who is now the Milledgeville-Eatonton Film the former home of Lamar Lewis Shoes. worked on the film, says DeRose was interFestival and counts more than 700 entries “Tweed Studios may have some impact with ested in coming back to her hometown to from more than 50 countries. some of their future plans with film scoring film. It was Kahn’s first time working in “Mayflower,” written by Milledgeville and audio tracking for productions,” says Athens, but he says the city made it easy to native Chris Danuser, won a screenwriting Montgomery. get permits, and he feels we will be seeing award at the festival. Bennett didn’t get

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connected to the script until more recently, though, when Danuser approached him about producing the project. While some scenes for the pilot episode were filmed around Milledgeville, Bennett said he felt Athens was a better location for the storyline.

“It’s a proof-of-concept episode, and Athens is part of the bigger picture,” says Bennett. “[Danuser] has family in Middle Georgia, but I was like, ‘OK, there’s a federal building [in Athens], this is the right sized town. A whole series can happen here.’”

“Mayflower” is about a man whose son dies while serving in Afghanistan, and the event exposes a dark side that turns to domestic terrorism. The script sets the storyline in a small Georgia town—with Athens’ size fitting the bill.

Athens also has the infrastructure to support a production crew.

The Milledgeville-Eatonton Film Festival is hampered by lack of hotel rooms, he says—even his own crew of 25 people ran into issues when their filming timeline overlapped with parents weekend at Georgia College and State University. “There’s a Comfort Suites—there’s nothing for A-listers unless you put them in a property on the lake,” he adds.

“Here in Athens, you have the Hilton Garden Inn, you have Hotel Indigo, you have the Hyatt.”

Bennett adds that he’s felt a willingness among local officials to welcome the film industry and address any roadblocks that may thwart future projects. He took part in one of two meetings hosted

by Mayor Kelly Girtz and the Office of Economic Development to talk about the film industry and ways to encourage it, and Montgomery says he plans to have a guide to filming in Athens done by the end of the fiscal year.

“I shot my first short film in 2006 here, and this is a town that loves art,” says Bennett. “I called them up, had a couple of conversations, and we flew a drone over City Hall today. That’s what it takes to get films produced here.” f

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THE DAWGS’ OFFENSE RUINED THE SEASON

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By Caroline Gregor editorial@flagpole.com

The problem was the same in the end.

Georgia once again lost in the SEC Championship Game, this time 37-10 to Ed Orgeron, Joe Burrow and the supercharged LSU Tigers. But it was a sole regular-season loss—to South Carolina this year and LSU last year—that kept Georgia from the College Football Playoff. A regular-season loss in the SEC will put you in a de facto play-in game at the SEC Championship, and that’s always a dangerous roll of the dice no matter how good you think you are.

The only way to put that playoff spot on ice before Atlanta is to roll through the regular season 12-0.

change and adapt. Is he willing to make the necessary changes to modernize the offense, or will he be stubborn and risk this happening year after year after year?

If he needs a guiding light to show him the way, it was standing across the field from him in Atlanta. Like Georgia, LSU has long been lousy with talent at the skill positions, and like Georgia, it had long run a stale “manball” style of offense. Until last offseason, when Orgeron admitted what he didn’t know, and handed the keys to Steve Ensminger and wunderkind passing game coordinator Joe Brady. With those changes, Orgeron turned Burrow into a

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estled in the historic Leathers Building in Pulaski Heights, Moonlight Theater Company brings fun, play and laughter to Athens in a way locals may not have seen before. As the group’s website says, “We curate the playful, the silly and the downright stupid.”

“If you’re loving what you’re doing, then the audience loves you. A lot of what we’re pursuing is pleasure on stage,” Hemerling says.

The style of comedy performed by the Moonlight founders is popular in Europe, where the routine hews more closely to

CHAMBERLAIN SMITH

Christmas did not come early for Georgia fans.

Even if Georgia had found a way to scrape past LSU, it would’ve been nigh impossible to do it again against high-powered Ohio State or Clemson or LSU again.

Because while the loss to South Carolina kept Georgia from the playoff, the Dawgs’ dreadful offense ruined the season.

The offense had problems last season, such as scoring in the red zone. But the offense was the problem this season. Jake Fromm regressed and had his worst season as a college quarterback, looking more like a replacement-level player than the guy who was compared positively with Trevor Lawrence and Tua Tagovailoa in the offseason. The run game didn’t produce explosive plays. The production of all the receivers who left the program since last season was never replaced. Essentially, it was an offense that’s five to 10 years behind the zeitgeist.

The style is old, played and simply doesn’t work anymore.

It’s impossible to tell if first-year offensive coordinator James Coley is drawing up uninspired game plans or if he’s only running a style dictated to him by Kirby Smart.

Either way, this season was bad enough to warrant wholesale changes on offense.

Smart has proven he’s a very good college football coach, among the best in the game. You don’t win the SEC East and collect 11 regular-season wins three years running without being very good. But to be a truly great coach and bring national titles to Athens, he has to prove he is willing to

likely Heisman winner and LSU into the SEC champion.

And O isn’t the only coach who’s been smart enough to make this change. Back in 2011, before Clemson became the Clemson you know today, Dabo Swinney gave the offense to Chad Morris, who modernized it and helped build the Tigers into the offensive juggernaut it still is today. Dabo’s greatest strength is his ability to delegate to the right people, and that ability has been rewarded with two national titles.

The difference is, Coach O and Dabo were always known primarily as great recruiters and motivators. Kirby has a reputation as something of a defensive savant, a guy who genuinely knows a helluva lot more about football than even most coaches.

Reputations like that typically come with some arrogance.

One bit of hope lies in Smart’s old boss.

Nick Saban lost to enough modern, spreadhappy offenses run by Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Clemson that he eventually saw which way the wind was blowing. Now, after winning multiple titles with “manball,” Alabama also has one of the most high-powered offenses in the country. And if Saban can change, why can’t Kirby?

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Comedic actor Chase Brantley founded improv and skits, using movements and Moonlight Theater as a way to bring a methods of play to create games and scenes. unique brand of comedy to the Classic “We know what our plan is on stage, but City. As he explains, it was not entirely it carries a feeling of improvisation and intentional. “I really didn’t plan to open [a being loose and fresh… like there’s almost a theater], but it came from this need to perblurred line of if it’s scripted or not,” Burgos form,” Brantley says. says.

Since its opening early this year, Burgos has been traveling the past few Moonlight Theater has presented more than years for his show The Eulogy, which he has 130 shows, averaging performed all over the three to four a week. The world. He is currently If you’re loving what performing and touring artists range from local performers to touring his show Tiramisu. you’re doing, then acts from all over the Moonlight Theater the audience loves you. country. Moonlight’s has also made efforts to main goal, Brantley support traveling artists explains, is to accommodate artists willing by starting a residency program to accomto “take risks, be creative and play with the modate performers from outside of Athens. audience.”

The program not only gives those artists a Brantley, along with fellow Moonlighters space to work on and showcase their craft Nicholas Hemerling and Michael Burgos, and the opportunity to book shows at other studied comedy and clowning at L’École venues, but provides them with free housPhilippe Gaulier, a performing school in ing, a travel stipend, a weekly food budget France. This type of clowning, however, and two shows a week. does not involve makeup or a big red nose.

Along with hosting seasoned performRather, it involves a method of comedic ers, Moonlight also supports those wanting acting that uses more physicality and move- to learn more about the art of acting by ment than you would traditionally see in a offering comedy classes inspired by the stand-up routine. teachings of L’École Philippe Gaulier. These As an example of these types of techclasses are held on Sundays from 4–6 p.m. niques, actor Sacha Baron Cohen, of Borat for ages 13 and up. and The Dictator fame, was taught by Next up, on Dec. 13–14, Moonlight Philippe Gaulier of L’École Philippe Gaulier.

Theater will present the second weekend “The way we perform is more about play- of “When I Was Zorro,” a show by Swiss ing with the audience,” Brantley says. comedian Leo Mohr filled with “magic, Whereas a standard stand-up comedy cross-dressing, and top-level trickery,” folroutine consists of a set of jokes delivered lowed by a Christmas-themed performance to the audience, the actors of Moonlight to close out the year. For more info, see the Theater use audience reactions and interactheater’s website, moonlighttheatercomtions to guide their performance. pany.com. f

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A YEAR IN SOUNDS EDITOR’S NOTE: To kick off Flagpole’s year-end music coverage, we reached out to a bunch of Athens musicians to ask about their favorite albums, concerts, moments and movements of 2019, as well as general thoughts on the past 12 months in music. Next week, we’ll reveal our writers’ favorite local albums of the year.

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Seth Hendershot (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) In 2019, great musical accomplishments happened in Athens.

Nels Cline performed at Hendershot’s, and it was amazing. Kenosha Kid released their best album to date. Flicker Bar rebuilt the stage in their live room, and it is outstanding. The construction of a 10,000-capacity amphitheater was announced, and although some are scared, it will be a great boost to the Athens economy. R.E.M.’s longtime manager sang Tom Petty songs on his birthday and had the time of his life. Athens hip hop got bigger and better.

Can’t wait for 2020.

AC Carter (Lambda Celsius) Maybe I’m biased here—OK, I’m actually completely biased—but the run of shows and artists that I have gotten to curate has been a major highlight for myself as an audience member. Ad·verse Fest 2019 was more than successful, and I am looking forward to next year. One special moment for me was when Jennifer Vanilla packed out the Caledonia with an insanely hilarious and provocative performance—an artist who I feel bridges the gap between music and performance art for the 21st Century.

In addition, I was thankful to have Go Bar, as now it is coming to a close as the experimental venue. For my own solo project, it helped me grow as an artist and have the space to try out new things, which I think is rare. Go Bar has a special place in my heart. I know it’s time to change, but you will be greatly missed!

John Norris (Thunder O[h]m) If my past musical year has a unifying theme to it, it would be this: further and wider exploration of different musical genres. On a spectrum of “out there” all the way to “in the

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groove,” with Thunder O(h)m’s improv musical/cerebral/ mathematical possibilities on one side and simple, direct blues and rock roots—i.e., “body music,” which has been a REAL hoot to return to, this being the type of music I grew up on—on the other end of the spectrum. And acoustic guitar melodies of various historical genres in between.

John Fernandes (Cloud Recordings) Favorite new albums: 1. Sarah Louise: Nighttime Birds and Morning Stars 2. Joseph Allred: O Meadowlark 3. Axxa/Abraxas: Get Weird or Die Boring 4. JAB: Erg Herbe 5. Jeremy Kiran Fernandes: Seadust Mercury Dream 6. Isasa: Insilio 7. Immaterial Possession: Good Luck

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Favorite reissues: 1. David Behrman: On the Other Ocean 2. Ariel Kalma: Nuits Blanches au Studio 116 3. Michael O’Shea: Michael O’Shea 4. Daphne Oram/Vera Gray: Listen, Move and Dance 5. Horace Tapscott with the Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra: Live at the I.U.C.C. 6. Marion Brown: Three for Shepp 7. Robert Turman: Flux 8. Terry Riley: A Rainbow in Curved Air 9. Alastair Galbraith: Morse

Grant and Rachel Evans (Adversary Electronics) The first time we played Go Bar, there was a 5-foot-tall carrot on the stage. A girl danced on the bar in a shimmery, revealing miniskirt. The PA was practically blown out. There

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were way too many bands on the bill. Nothing much had changed in the next seven years. Until we heard the rumors bubbling through the cracks of social media: Go Bar was closing. Or something like that. We played there often since that first show. Every show was somehow strange, new—alien. Yet familiar. Under the ever swirling disco ball, anything went. RIP. Our year-end list: 1. Lust for Youth: Lust for Youth 2. Pedestrian Deposit: Dyers’ Hands 3. Lingua Ignota: Caligula

and none of us would change that for the world—it can overshadow the thriving house show scene in town. Local acts like Aldente, Nuclear Tourism and Hoyas played downtown a decent amount this year, but catching any of these bands at one of their now-infamous house shows is a completely different story.

At a Halloween show where Aldente made a surprise performance, nearly 60 people moshed shoulder-to-shoulder in an attic, while just as many filled the lower floor hoping to make it up and support a crowd surfer’s leg in the madness. During a show on Dearing Street, I had the pleasure of being pelted with water balloons during Nuclear Tourism’s set, only to find they were being thrown from the roof of the house and they had a seemingly endless supply. In the middle of this chaos—which was later put to an end by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department—I couldn’t help but notice that no one minded being drenched from the water balloons, being knocked into the mud by an overeager fan in the makeshift pit, or the overall heinous situation we had all gotten ourselves into.

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Zeke Sayer (Gypsy Farm) Favorite recordings: Donny Knottsville: The Ghost of Don Dada Georgia Dish Boys: Nine Song Movie Dream Tent: “Not in Plain Sight” T. Hardy Morris: “When the Record Skips” Favorite concert: Nate and the Nightmares at Caledonia Lounge. I love those dudes and how it always seemed like they were only moments away from an all-out brawl with each other.

Favorite new bands: Jim Willingham (solo) Immaterial Possession Mr. Squiggles McQQeen Ancient Ethel Moloq Waltz

Cannon Rogers (CannonandtheBoxes) For independent bands, Athens is a dream come true. That guy who lived down your hall freshman year and spent all of second semester running his trumpet through a fuzz pedal at full volume? His band’s playing the 40 Watt next week. And while this allows Athens venues to be a breeding ground for countless compelling and innovative bands—

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and reigning Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Award winner Lydia Brambila will celebrate the release of a new album Saturday, Dec. 14 at Flicker Theatre and Bar. The new record, of which I’ve only heard the publicly available preview tracks, is named Ars Apparatus, and fans of Brambila’s previously released material should not be disappointed. Indeed, the two tracks online now—“Aster” and “Marlene”—are flawlessly performed, arranged and recorded, which bodes well for the rest. Also on the bill are Athens experimental artist Ariel Ackerly and a combo named Acnestis,

this solidly in the tradition of most punk benefit projects. That said, the specific tracks by McQQeen, who covers Flipper here; Apparition, who covers—of all things—Youth of Today; Blue Bodies; and Rottweiler are all pretty ace. This’ll run you $10, and there’s no option to purchase individual tracks, so drop your dollars in the collection plate at absentcontrol.bandcamp. com.

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lation featuring Athens and Atlanta bands named Absent Control Vol. 1 just came out, and it’s worth a couple of spins, for sure.

It’s a benefit to, and I quote from the album notes, “help fund the access to reproductive care in the southeastern region of the United States.” That’s both sufficiently inspirational and sufficiently vague to place

material this man puts out is just totally outta hand. Anyway, this is another of his collaborations with Justin Case, and the record is credited to them both. Unlike the overwhelming majority of King’s releases, this one didn’t grab me until the fourth track, “Power of Love,” and that’s out of only six tracks on the whole thing. Between the smooth jazz of that tune and the latenight bump of the final song, “Know You Want It,” this could have been edited down to a nice two-song single. I’m willing to give King a pass on four less-than-stellar tracks, though, because his output is so prodigious and generally 100% top-notch that it’s only natural to miss a few times. Keep curious and dig into his whole catalog at echobass records.bandcamp.com.

KEEP COOL: Dark ’n’ synthy band Midiskirts

have a new song coming out Saturday, Dec. 13. Tilted “1600 Penn Ave,” the track is most notable for its unprocessed drums and top-line melody. Reminiscent of the earliest, very raw tracks from the likes of OMD, this is enjoyable on a purely aesthetic level absent any further meaning. In an email, the track was described to me as an “impassioned response to our political times.” And it very well may be. Decide for yourself by finding this on Spotify or at soundcloud. com/midiskirts.f

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www.ocaf.com Creative gifts made by OCAF Member Artists are available at the OCAF Artists’ Shoppe. Find books by Susan Nees, Woven baskets by Bonnie Montgomery, and fabric art by Suzanne Reeves.

Open until Dec. 21, Tuesday-Saturday, 10–4 p.m. Parking is free.

Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother

175 E. Clayton St.

Find on Facebook Junkman’s has something for everyone on your list: Blue Q matching aprons and oven mitts, Elvis pendulum clocks and a desk size wacky waving inflatable tube guy!

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www.5pointsacupuncture.com Gift certificates for acupuncture and massage are gifts that relax, revitalize and ease pain!

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The Rook and Pawn 295 Washington St., Suite 300

therookandpawn.com Your destination for games from Athens’ own Keymaster Games! These titles—including the new smash hit PARKS, Control and Campy Creatures—will make great, local(!) gifts for the game lovers on your list. Keymaster specializes in games that are easy to learn, great for groups and compulsively playable.

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Give one-of-a-kind pottery, handmade in Athens, like this Souper Cup in Rustic Red. Each dish is entirely made and painted by hand in the studio.

220 N. Milledge Ave.

The Brio Take Along Labyrinth is fun, self-contained, and great for travel ($29.99). The starry suede high-top Keegan sneakers by See Kai Run are adorable boots made for play ($49.99). Purchasing a star ornament by Ornaments4Orphans, handmade in Uganda, benefits orphans through education, preserving families and empowering communities ($12).

The studio is open 7 days a week!

The Pearl Girls 548 Hawthorne Ave.

www.thepearlgirls.com The Pearl Girls’ gorgeous jewelry is crafted locally with responsibly sourced gems. Find classic pearl strands like the double strand Graduated Pearl Necklace ($585) and funky pearls and leather designs such as the Dozen Pearls and Leather Necklace ($59).

Holiday Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. or after hours by appointment

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Pain and Wonder Tattoo and Piercing 285 W. Washington St.

painandwonder.com Pain and Wonder, Athens' Favorite tattoo shop, has gifts for your loved ones: jewelry for all piercings and tattoos for anyone on your list.

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Welcome to the second edition of Flagpole’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide.

To be included in the Gift Guide in 2020, contact the Flagpole Advertising Department at 706-549-0301 or ads@flagpole.com.

Community

Canopy Studio

260 N. Jackson St.

160-6 Tracy St.

shopcommunityathens.com Fill these Athens Gift Boxes with goods from over 50 local vendors and share some Athens love this holiday season. Gifts range from artisan coffees and chocolates, soy candles, natural soaps and body products, to handmade jewelry and Athens souvenirs. Starts at $30.

www.canopystudio.org Canopy Winter Mini-Camp is the best Christmas gift ever–no little pieces to clean up, and the kids are occupied so you can go back to bed!

Dec. 30–Jan. 3, 9 a.m.–noon, limit 30 students K–6th grade, $175.

T-shirts and Gift Certificates are available at the studio.

Contact info@canopystudio.org for more information.

The Garden Gift Shop

Big City Bread Cafe

2450 S. Milledge Ave.

393 N. Finley St.

botgarden.uga.edu The Garden Gift Shop at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia offers many gift ideas including: Hewell’s Pottery made in North GA, Squishy Ball Lab for kids to make six slimy stress balls and La Chatelaine French luxury soaps available in six different scents.

www.bigcitybreadcafe.com Treat your loved ones and celebrate your love of Big City Bread with a soft, comfy, T-shirt ($20) or a stylish hat ($22). Double up on local with Big City’s full-bodied and complex blend of coffee, roasted right here in athens by Jittery Joe’s Coffee Roasters ($14).

Gift shop hours: Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 12–4 p.m.

A. Lafera Salon 2440 Broad St.

alafera.com Maison Louis Marie gift sets feature perfume oils, perfume, and candle.

Voluspa reed diffusers come in a variety of beautiful scents. Build your own gift set of Rene Furterer products and receive a free Vegetal Texture Spray and hair band. (Pictured: Triphasic texturing detangling conditioner, 5 SENS enhancing shampoo and dry oil, Okara color protection shampoo.)

5 Points Acupuncture 2027 S. Milledge Ave.

www.5pointsacupuncture.com Experience the difference, not all essential oils are the same! Bliss Blend’s high quality oils are soothing and transporting.

One sniff elevates your spirits!

The Autumn Blend 2019 is a seasonal blend which helps you through rainy days, cold weather and the occasional virus. The Winter Blend 2019 is warming, soothes muscle and joint aches.

The Holiday Market is Dec. 12–13 from 5–9 p.m.

Call 706-353-0029 to place your order for holiday treats.

Athens Community Council on Aging

135 Hoyt St.

www.accaging.com Help us ensure that all older adults in our community age well. A gift can buy a week of Meals on Wheels for a homebound senior ($200), transportation to the doctor, grocery store or pharmacy ($10), membership to our Center for Active Living ($50).

Daily Groceries Co-op

523 Prince Ave.

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Shop local this year at Daily! Butterfly Effect soap with lavender essential oils by Normal Soap Company. A cute monster knit cap from Andes Fair Trade Knits. Condor Chocolates including this 68% dark chocolate bar.

Gift certificates available! Open: Mon.—Sat. 8 a.m.—8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.—7 p.m. Closing at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.

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By Dan Jackson news@flagpole.com After nearly seven years serving as a lively community and education center in an aging and neglected corner of Athens, the West Broad Farmers Market will sell its last produce, prepared meals and baked goods at the site this Saturday, Dec. 14, while the Athens Land Trust prepares to move the market to a new, as yet unidentified location.

The Clarke County Board of Education, at Superintendent Demond Means’ urging, voted in September to repurpose the old West Broad School site, which dates back to the days of racial segregation and hasn’t served as a school since 2008, to build a new early learning center for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. A portion of the school will

tial to boost their sales dramatically.

The move has stirred some controversy within the community, and some market supporters question the school district’s motives. Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Melissa Link fears the site will revert to a vacant lot and asked rhetorically, “What’s the hurry? The school district hasn’t done a traffic study or operational plan.”

Meanwhile, the ACC commission voted unanimously last December to support the market with a $2.9 million infusion originally intended for the ALT to redevelop the existing West Broad site in partnership with the school district. With the September school board vote to redevelop the site

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be preserved and converted into a health clinic and an office for students to fill out job and college applications. Although the land trust had offered to lease and renovate the site itself, CCSD’s plans do not include space for the ALT’s community garden, farmers market or other programs.

Launched by the land trust in 2013, the market has served the neighborhood and beyond as far more than a Saturday morning place to shop for food. Hundreds of local gardeners also developed a half-acre produce garden, building raised beds and planting vegetables and herbs for sale at the market. More than 200 Athens middle and high school students have taken advantage of the Young Builders and Young Farmers training programs that sprouted from the market, learning valuable trades that for some have led to promising careers.

While many of the market’s vendors will miss the neighborhood feel of the setting and the garden’s fertile soils built up by volunteers’ hard work over the years, the vendors are looking forward to the promise of moving the market to the new site. ALT Executive Director Heather Benham says she hopes the new market, which should open in spring 2020, will boast a new, commercially licensed kitchen that will give vendors the opportunity to prepare foods they can sell to restaurants and supermarkets, an important step that has the poten-

without accommodating the market, those funds instead will be used by the ALT to buy land and build the new facility.

Vendors at the market seem to be enthusiastic about the prospect of these changes.

“I can’t wait ’til the commercial kitchen gets here,” says Willa Fambrough, owner of Icookie_4u, a bakery and catering company.

“This will enable me to package my cakes and sell them at Earth Fare.”

Ethel Collins, the 82-year-old owner of Soul Food With a Twist and one of the market’s original vendors, is also eager to take advantage of the commercial kitchen. “Ms. Ethel” is one of the market’s most vocal advocates of adopting a diet rich in vegetables, telling Flagpole five years ago that she believes changing her diet helped her overcome leukemia. “When are we going?” she asked about the new location.

Ty Jeffries, who worked in the Young Urban Farmers program and has since taken a job with a local landscaper, credits the program with helping him learn a trade. Perhaps more importantly, he says he “learned a lot about entrepreneurship,” and that the program “creates a career path for students.”

Benham won’t disclose the location of the new site, since the agreement isn’t final, but she mentions that it’s “within walking distance” of the current site, off West Broad Street between Minor and Paris streets. f

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movies

reviews

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LaBeouf Stuff

Is My Messy Guy a Fraud?

PLUS, A SEASONAL REMAKE, A POTENT DEBUT AND MORE

ADVICE FOR ATHENS’ LOOSE AND LOVELORN

By Drew Wheeler movies@flagpole.com

By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com

Twas the week before Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker—presale tickets can be had from all the major local theaters, including Ciné—and the studios were offering a sequel, a seasonal remake and Terrence Malick’s next potential masterpie­ce.

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart are inhabited by the two Dannys—DeVito and Glover, respectively—for Jumanji: The Next Level. Black Christmas gets revamped again. I adore Bob Clark’s 1975 proto-slasher and believe its colorfully disgusting remake, Black Xmas, was unfairly dismissed. In A Hidden Life, Malick documents the struggle of an Austrian consci-

anyone knows, it is LaBeouf, who broke out on Disney’s “Even Stevens” at the age of 14. His film, ably directed by Alma Har’el, elucidates how fine the line can be between entertainment and abuse where children are concerned.

QUEEN & SLIM (R) A powerful film ripped straight from the headlines, Queen & Slim has been incorrectly characterized as a black Bonnie and Clyde. Ernest Hines (Daniel Kaluuya) and Angela Johnson (Jodie Turner-Smith) were at the end of a Tinder date when an overly aggressive Cleveland cop (Sturgill Simpson) winds up dead at the end of a “routine” traffic stop. Forced Queen & Slim on the lam, the newly dubbed Queen and Slim head to New Orleans seeking assistance from Queen’s pimp uncle (Bokeem Woodbine).

In her feature debut, director Melina Matsoukas uses Lena Waithe’s potent script—itself When I told you I wanted flames on my truck, this isn’t what I meant. based on a story Waithe concocted entious objector who refused to fight for with A Million Little Pieces fabricator James the Nazis in his sixth release since 2011.

Frey—to craft a forceful film about race, (Prior to that, he directed four movies from power and justice. Queen & Slim is bound 1973–2005.) to stoke powerful emotions in a diverse Around town, enjoy a potluck dinner filmgoing crowd as it raises questions about and a screening of one of 2019’s top docs, equity that will discomfit the privileged The Biggest Little Farm, courtesy of while fomenting the frustration already felt Athens Land Trust at Flicker on Dec. 12. by those without.

On Dec. 17, it’s time for A Count Zapula Christmas! The Oglethorpe County Library FORD V FERRARI (PG-13) Ford v Ferrari may be the year’s most exciting film. A thrilling is having a Holiday Movie Night featuring account of Ford’s preparation for the 1966 the best animated feature of the year, Toy Story 4, and a hot chocolate bar on Dec. 17. 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France features starkly realistic race sequences with perHONEY BOY (R) How much a viewer is willing formances from two magnetic movie stars, to indulge Honey Boy, personal therapy Matt Damon and Christian Bale, as well writ large for star Shia LaBeouf, who also as stalwart support from Tracy Letts, Jon wrote this account of a former child star Bernthal, Ray McKinnon and Josh Lucas. coming to terms with his father as part of After leaving racing, Carroll Shelby a PTSD exercise during court-mandated (Damon), who won Le Mans in 1959, is rehab, largely depends on whether one goes tasked with building a Ford that can win in with preconceptions about the former the automobile marathon by Henry Ford’s Disney Channel star. Actor Otis Lort (Lucas grandson, Henry Ford II (Letts). He hires Hedges) enters rehab after an accident and a hot-tempered Brit, Ken “Bulldog” Miles recounts his years as a child actor (Noah (Bale), against the wishes of every Ford Jupe, recently seen in Ford v Ferrari) being executive, including a young Lee Iacocca managed by his father, James (played by (Bernthal), with the promise that he was LaBeouf, though he promised his father the only driver that could deliver a Ford Mel Gibson would play him), a former rodeo victory. clown struggling with addictions himself.

If the film sports a weakness, it is the LaBeouf’s biggest problem remains constant bickering over Miles due to the vilhimself. Again, he proves an exceptional lainy of corporate executive arrogance. The performer as the proxy for his father. Were issues the Ford executives have with Miles filmgoers not to know who he was, they seem too much like a plot device, considwould leave roundly excited by this talent. ering the film’s preponderance of evidence However, LaBeouf brings massive baggage that no driver is better. Ford v Ferrari epitwith him, turning off many a viewer frusomizes the classic Hollywood blockbuster trated by what could be constituted as navel fueled by movie star power and historical gazing. Viewers encountering Honey Boy triumph. If you have yet to see this film—it with an unbiased eye will find an honest took me longer than desired—add it to the account of child stardom and its effects ever-growing list of 2019 must sees and on the child, his family and his psyche. If Best Picture contenders. f

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Should I pay more attention to my partner’s actions?

I’ve been living with my boyfriend for four years now. The first three years were good. His actions reflected his words. He picked up after himself, cooked, helped with the housework and was actively involved with me. But for the last 11 months, he hasn’t been helping or even picking up behind himself.

Now, I will admit, I’m a bit of a clean freak and very OCD. But I’m the same OCD clean freak I was before. He, however, seems to be dropping the facade and becoming the messy man he actually is. I’ve talked to him, to no avail. He just goes ahead and does whatever he feels like, and I’m stuck cleaning and straightening.

Here’s my main concern: If he acted like a neat person for all those years when he’s actually messy, what else is he playing at? Should I pay more attention to what he’s up to? Or should I chalk it up to him getting comfortable and showing me his true self?

I think he’s just relaxing and being himself, messy or not. I definitely do not think you should humor your other notion—that he’s no longer lying to you, and therefore he must be lying about other things.

How long ago did you talk to him about this? It’s very difficult for an adult to unlearn a lifelong behavior, so I don’t feel confident about you being able to get him to change unless he truly wants to do better. If it’s been years and he’s just not keeping his agreement to keep common areas clean, then I recommend sequestering his mess to a private room. Does he have a home office or a “man cave” or anything similar? Tell him that he can ruin those rooms to his heart’s desire, but shared spaces stay neat. If he’s leaving his crap around the living room or your bedroom, gather it all up in your arms and drop it in his space. Just drop it. Do not clean up after him, but get his mess out of the shared spaces. If his only private space is his car,

put all his junk in there. He’ll get the idea.

I got out of a very serious relationship in August. We were together for three years and engaged for about 10 months of that. My ex wanted to postpone the wedding four days after I bought my wedding dress and two months before our wedding date. It made me extremely angry—too angry to continue with the relationship, so I broke up with him, and I really think that was the right move.

Anyways, I’m writing because, in October, I met somebody new. I really like this guy. We’ve been spending a lot of time together and sleeping over almost every night. We’re in constant contact, either by text message or email or Messenger, every day. I think that most of my friends and family thought I’d be outrageously crushed—which I was—after my engagement fell apart, for longer than this. Everyone seems to be so surprised that I’ve got a new boyfriend and that I like him as much as I do “already.”

I just wonder if they’re on to something. Am I moving too fast?

You might be, but it could go either way. I have to say that yes, that is a very fast transition from a long-term relationship to a new one. Ignore that subtle shade coming from your

friends and family, and ask yourself how you really feel about this guy. Do you like him for him, or does his presence serve as a balm for your recent heartbreak? I hope you’re daydreaming about how dope he is instead of feeling thankful to not be alone.

There’s nothing wrong with being single.

Do you feel sufficiently healed from your last breakup? This dude is not an object meant to shield you from the reality of singledom, but a living person with feelings and desires who deserves respect. Be sure of your reasons for being with this guy, and continue forward accordingly. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, use the anonymous form at flagpole.com/getadvice, or find Bonita on Twitter: @flagpolebonita.

the calendar! calendar picks ART | FRI, DEC 13

THEATER | THU, DEC 12

It’s A Wonderful Life

The Morton Theatre · 7 p.m. · $10–12 This radio play version of the Christmas classic is part of the Morton Theatre’s new effort to present Mortonproduced works that, according to director Thomas Brazzle, “speak to the history of the Morton as a vaudeville venue [and] to the African American/black experience, as well.” Performed by Daja M. Rice, Rachael Simpson, Justin Hall, Pedro Alvarado and Darrell Grant, It’s a Wonderful Life tells the story of a man who has given up his dreams and wonders if life is worth living. His guardian angel shows him how much he is valued, turning a sad story into a happy one just in time for Christmas. [Dina Canup]

Tuesday 10 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) A tour of the permanent collection led by docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Candlelight Yin Yoga (Rubber Soul Yoga) Join Nicole Bechill for a peaceful candlelight Yin Yoga promoting inward listening, finding ease and balance. Props will be provided. 7:45–9:15 p.m. $10. www.rubbersoulyoga.com CLASSES: Computer Class (Bogart Library) Have a question about a computer or device? Need help navigating your new phone? Sign up for a 20-minute time slot for oneon-one help. Time slots are available between 12–3 p.m. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart CLASSES: Computer Class (ACC Library) This month’s topic is RBDigital eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines. 10 a.m. FREE!

Shepherds

J. Phillip White

tiny ATH gallery · 6–9 p.m. · FREE! Claiming to be the artist’s last public exhibition, “A Surrealist’s Retrospective” will take a look back at the work of J. Phillip White. His distinctive style is influenced by the Surrealists, to whom he became drawn during his graduate studies in art history, as well as his Tennessee upbringing during the Cold War and experience fighting in Vietnam. His collages are comprised of photographs cut from hundreds of magazines and meticulously assembled into new images that intend to evoke emotional responses and contemplations on the human condition. White’s show will also include a display of custom birdhouses. [Jessica Smith]

706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary. org/athens CLASSES: Rain Barrel Workshop (ACC Planning Department Auditorium) Learn how to build, install and maintain a rain barrel.

Each registered participant will leave the workshop with a free barrel to install at home. Register in advance.

5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! athensclarkecounty.com/stormwater COMEDY: Decaf Comedy Open Mic (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Hear comics from Athens and Atlanta.

Newcomers welcome. Email to perform. 8:30 p.m. FREE! efj32330@ gmail.com, hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: 2nd Tuesday Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) This month’s theme is “Secret Santa Blind Tasting.” Reservations required. 6 p.m. $20. 706-3547901, www.heirloomathens.com EVENTS: JQ & A: Pizza Meet & Greet with Sgt. John Q. Williams (Little Italy) Bring your

questions about John Q’s campaign for sheriff of Clarke County, criminal justice reform and the ACC community. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. johnqforsheriff.com EVENTS: American Red Cross Blood Drive (First United Methodist Church) Appointments and walk-ins accepted. 12:30–6 p.m. FREE! 706-543-1442 EVENTS: Children First Holiday Party (Children First) Mingle with others, view site renovations and enjoy a warm serving of chili at this annual holiday celebration. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/childrenfirstincga FILM: Talking Black in America (ACC Library) This documentary examines the history and role of African American language, as well as prejudices. After the screening, Jon Forrest, assistant professor of linguistics at UGA, will lead a discussion. A reception with light

MUSIC | FRI, DEC 13

MUSIC | SAT, DEC 14

Flicker Theatre & Bar · 9 p.m. · $8 With the 2015 album Exit Youth, Atlanta trio Shepherds showed an ability to create a big, rich vibe with a minimalistic drums-bass-guitar setup. On tunes like “Reverie,” the group put a dreamy spin on skittering post-punk. In October, Shepherds returned with Insignificant Whip, an album with Athens in its DNA: It was tracked at Chase Park Transduction, pressed at Kindercore Vinyl and released via local label Arrowhawk Records. Now expanded to a five-piece, the band has further fleshed out its sound and vision, adorning its socially conscious art-rock with goth and shoegaze elements. [Gabe Vodicka]

Nowhere Bar · 9 p.m.

Boasting a weirdly mesmerizing live show and a lengthy list of pun-filled albums with titles like Dung Shui, Chicken Pizza, That Which Does Not Rock and Apocalyptic Wind Blowing Soft Across the Southland, local trash-jam supergroup Dictatortots has followed its brash, boozy muse for 20 years now.

Blending rumbling grunge with cheeky riffs and a decidedly un-PC lyrical approach, the group’s half-cocked rock is the epitome of Classic City strange. Its members celebrate the two-decade milestone with a throwdown at longtime local haunt Nowhere Bar Saturday evening.

[GV]

Shepherds

refreshments will follow the event.

6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens GAMES: Trivia (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Test your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia hosted by Jacob and Wes. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www. therookandpawn.com GAMES: Trivia (The Office Sports Bar and Grill) Play to win. Every Tuesday.

8 p.m. FREE! 706-521-5898 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Road) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern

Dictatortots

KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, nursery rhymes, bouncing and cuddling. 0-24 months. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Pilkeypalooza: Dog Man Fetch-22 Release Party (Barnes & Noble) Enjoy games and activities to celebrate the release of Fetch-22, the newest book in the Dog Man series. Pick up a special edition featuring a colorable pull-out poster, perfect for any super fan.

6:30 p.m. FREE! www.barnesandnoble.com KIDSTUFF: Teen D&D Club (ACC Library) A Dungeons and Dragons adventure in the library. Beginners welcome. Grades 6–12. 4–6:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Toddler Tuesday: Holiday Celebration (Georgia Museum of Art) Children 18 months–3 years and their families are invited to enjoy a tour, storytime

and art activity inspired by the “Material Georgia 1733–1900: Two Decades of Scholarship” exhibition.

Space is limited. 10 a.m. FREE! 706542-4883, madison.hogan@uga.edu KIDSTUFF: D&D Club (ACC Library) Dungeons and Dragons for all experience levels. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Adult Book Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Meet and discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles and pick up a book for next month. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison MEETINGS: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Contact for Location) This month’s meeting will be held at the home of member Erika Lewis.

Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish of their choice for Holiday Lunch and a (wrapped) craft for the handmade gift exchange if they choose to participate. There will also k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! be a session of Show & Tell to enjoy.

12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! 678-7725138, www.athensfiber.org

Wednesday 11 ART: Elf Wood Sign & Trivia Night (ARTini’s Art Lounge) Make a 12”x 12” square wood sign and play a little friendly trivia based on Elf while you work. Register by Dec. 10. 7 p.m. $35. www.artinisartlounge.com ART: Get Artistic Holiday Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Browse art and artisanal goods from 20 Athens-area vendors, including potters, painters and more. In addition to artists like Will Eskridge, Lisa Freeman, Jared Brown, Abby Kacen and Katherine Schuber, expect unique gifts like puzzles from Very Good Puzzle Co., small-batch cheeses by Hobo Cheese Co., watercolor paints by Pinto Art Supplies and macramé wall hangings by Spindle & Cone. 5–9 p.m. www. creaturecomfortsbeer.com CLASSES: Tech Tips (ACC Library) Learn how to buy and sell on eBay. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org COMEDY: Heckle Hell: Roast These Nuts (That Bar Athens) Enjoy the last comedy show of the year with live entertainment from Al-Gorjus Buddah, Madeline Zimmer, Ngozi and a warm cup of “Santa’s Little Problem.” Five open mic spots available, participants are invited to sign up at the door. 8 p.m. (sign up), 9 p.m. $3. www.thatbarathens.com EVENTS: Get Artistic Wrap-Up Reception (Creature Comforts Brewery) Learn about what the Get Artistic program has worked toward this year and hear from the six 2019–2020 grant recipients, who will give brief presentations about their work. Warm snacks and drinks will be provided. 5–6 p.m. FREE! www.getcurious.com/get-artistic GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 6 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/willysmexicanaathens GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House) General trivia. Industry night. Cash house prizes. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. craftathens.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Nerd Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Every Wednesday.

Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Jenga Tournament (The Rook and Pawn) Test your skills during a round of Jenga. 8 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team. 8 p.m. www.saucehouse.com KIDSTUFF: Mother Goose on the Loose (Bogart Library) This special storytime is designed to promote parental bonding and early learning in babies ages 0–24 months.

Registration required. 10–11 a.m.

FREE! 770-725-9443 www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Pizza and Paperbacks Teen Book Club (ACC Library) Read with friends, eat pizza and chat about popular Young Adult books.

This month’s selection is Fake ID

by Lamar Giles. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Attendees will share books, songs, puppets and

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rhymes. Ages 1.5–5. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: PRISM (Oconee County Library) PRISM is a safe space for all teens who share a common vision of equality. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Step into Music (ACC Library) An afterschool music class with Mr. Evan. For children ages 5–7 and their caregiver. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, movement, crafts and fun for preschool-aged children. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950, www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Wonderful Wednesday: Book Club (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Kay for a fun and interactive book club. This month’s choice is The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by CS Lewis. Ages 5 & up. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart PERFORMANCE: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Concert (Madison Morgan Cultural Center, Auditorium) Enjoy an evening of music by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The Grammyaward winning orchestra will perform a program of holiday and classical favorites, including a singalong of familiar holiday tunes. 8 p.m. $35–65. www.mmcc-arts.org PERFORMANCE: Out of Darkness: An Advent Concert (Friendship Presbyterian Church) The combined choirs of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Friendship Presbyterian Church and a string orchestra will present Pergolesi’s “Magnificat,” along with shorter works, congregational carols and readings of seasonal texts. All ages welcome.

7 p.m. FREE! www.gotofriendship. org/events

Thursday 12 ART: Up-Cycle Calendar Origami Wreaths (Oconee County Library) Enjoy practicing the art of folding paper and make an Origami wreaths from repurposed calendars. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee CLASSES: De-stressing During the Holidays: Dealing with Grief (ACC Library) Grieving the loss of a loved one can be especially challenging during the holiday season, so learn strategies to help make the process easier. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: De-Stressing During the Holidays: Yoga (ACC Library) Join Lydia for a quick yoga session.

12:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Athens Holiday Market (Big City Bread Cafe) An outdoor market featuring over 50 artists and craftspeople from around the region, featuring live music and a bonfire. Dec. 12–13, 5–9 p.m. 706353-0029 EVENTS: Work for the Census (Bogart Library) Representative Collette Orr provides information on job opportunities with the U.S. Census Bureau. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart EVENTS: Fix Your Own Bike (BikeAthens) Get help fixing your bike from experts so you’re safe to

ride. 6–8:30 p.m. $10 (suggested). www.bikeathens.org EVENTS: Full Moon Tarot Reading (Buvez) Landon B. and Leyla G. host tarot readings to bring in the full moon. 5–8 p.m. $15–20. www. facebook.com/buvezathens EVENTS: Holidate Night (Multiple Locations) Celebrate women-owned businesses with Avid Book Shop in Five Points, Community, Dynamite, Indie South, K.A. Artist Shop and ReBlossom. Entrepreneurs to expect at pop-ups include: Rebecca Wood of R. Wood Studio at Southern Star Studio, Love.Craft at STATE the Label, Revibe at STEEL + PLANK, and Hable Construction at Treehouse Kid & Craft. 6–8 p.m.

EVENTS: KnitLits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share ideas and knit.

Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Ages 16 & up. 6–8 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart FILM: Biggest Little Farm (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Enjoy a screening of The Biggest Little Farm featuring a potluck dinner. Drinks and popcorn will be available for purchase.

5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Chess Night (The Rook and Pawn) Compete in a classic game of chess. All Night. www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Trivia Night (Terrapin Beer Co.) Hosted by Shelton Sellers from Classic City Trivia every Thursday.

5:30–7:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer. com GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq KIDSTUFF: Mother Goose on the Loose (ACC Library) A unique, early-literacy storytime program for children ages 0–24 months and their caregiver. This three-week class incorporates books, nursery rhymes, musical instruments and interactive play. Space is limited, please register to attend. 10 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrarly.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Teen Thursdays (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Teens can drop in each week for a different activity.

This month’s activities include book themed snacks, a superhero movie and button making. No registration necessary. Ages 13–18. 5–7 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Gaming Sports Challenge (ACC Library) Join the Athens Alliance Coalition for an afternoon of Madden football and more on the Playstation. For teens in grades 6–12 only. 4–5:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Elf Training (ACC Library) Make an elf hat, ornaments, wrapping paper, enjoy holiday treats and sing in the Elfin Choir.

Participants will graduate from the program with a certificate given out

by Santa himself. For children ages 3–11 and their caregiver. 3:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Crazy 8s Math Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Explore math games at this interactive program for students in grades K–2. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Baby Music Jam (Oconee County Library) Preschoolaged children and their caregivers play instruments, sing and dance together. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: YA Book Club (Barnes & Noble) Young adults are invited to discuss this month’s pick, Scythe by Neal Shusterman. 7 p.m.

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LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Old Fire Hall #2) Historic Athens and Avid Bookshop present Ellen Walker for her book, It Is Well: The Life and Times of James Russell.

Walker will be in conversation with James Russell Smith. Purchase a copy of the book to get it signed by the author. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com THEATER: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Morton Theatre) Kick off the holidays as you experience this classic Christmas story, retold as a live 1940s radio show.

See Calendar Pick on p. 21. 7 p.m. $10–15. www.mortontheatre.com THEATER: Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (Town and Gown Players) The Town & Gown Players present the strange case of Dr. Jekyll, a crusading scientist, and Mr. Hyde, the monster he unwittingly unleashes, with this acclaimed gothic musical about the good and evil within us all. Dec. 12–14, 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 p.m. $15–$20. www.townandgownplayers.org

Friday 13 ART: Jim StipeMaas: Landscapes (John Cleaveland’s Studio Gallery, 2710 Old Farmington Rd., Farmington) Artist Jim StipeMaas shares a collection of paintings during a two-day pop-up. Dec. 13, 5–8 p.m. & Dec. 14, 12–5 p.m. jesm323@gmail.com ART: Meet the Artist: J. Phillip White (tiny ATH gallery, 174 Cleveland Ave.) Artist J. Phillip White will present his exhibition “A Surrealist’s Retrospective.” White’s media is based in photomontage and Shau Sugi Ban birdhouses. See Calendar Pick on p. 21. 6–9 p.m.

FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com ART: Normaltown Pottery Holiday Sale (465 Belvoir Heights) Pottery

by Juana Gnecco, Nancy Green and Carter Gillies. Also: hand-printed textiles and cards by Sara Parker, local honey by 3 Kings Honey and natural, handcrafted soaps by Farmington Herbals. Dec. 13, 4–9 p.m. Dec. 14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 762728-0575 CLASSES: Mindfully Dealing with Holiday Stress (Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Healing Lodge) Practice mindfulness as a way of dealing with stress this holiday season. 5:30 p.m. FREE! mfhealy@bellsouth.net, www.mindfuliving.org COMEDY: When I Was Zorro (Moonlight Theater) Leo Mohr’s show explores childhood dreams with unique anti-comedy, traditional Swiss music and plenty of trickery.

See Story on p. 11. Dec. 13–14, 8 p.m. $8–14. www.moonlighttheatercompany.com EVENTS: Athens Holiday Market (Big City Bread Cafe) See Thursday listing for full description. Dec. 12–13, 5–9 p.m. 706-353-0029 EVENTS: Classics & Colors (Bogart Library) Enjoy calming time with coloring, classical music and tea or coffee. Adults only. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart FILM: Movies on Tap (Southern Brewing Company) Join the brewery for a movie every Friday night. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ thesouthernbrewingcompany KIDSTUFF: Hands In! Presents: American Sign Language for Teens (ACC Library) Hands In! will teach teens how to communicate using American Sign Language. 4 p.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Make and Take Holiday Cards (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Drop in anytime and make holiday cards for

family and friends. All materials provided. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Spanish Storytime (Oconee County Library) Listen and practice Spanish songs and stories. Participants do not need to speak Spanish. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Star Wars Escape Room (ACC Library) Put your Jedi skills to the test and see if you have what it takes to escape from a starship. There will be seven 45-minute sessions throughout the day for adults and teens ages 13 and up. Arrive early to enjoy snacks and take photos. 9:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens OUTDOORS: Deck the Hollow (Memorial Park) Celebrate the holidays with lights. Activities include live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities in the zoo.

Concessions will be available for purchase. Dec. 6–8 & 13–15, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.accgov. com/holidayevents PERFORMANCE: Classic City Band Holiday Concert (The Classic Center) The band will perform lively holiday music in the festively-decorated Atrium featuring a visit from Santa Claus. 7 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityband.org THEATER: Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (Town and Gown Players) See Thursday listing for full description. Dec. 12–14, 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 p.m. $15–$20. www.townandgownplayers.org THEATER: The ReGifters (On Stage Walton) On Stage Walton presents a Christmas comedy about the misadventures of a couple who “regift” a lackluster Christmas present only to find out it’s worth a fortune. In pursuit to reclaim the gift from others who have passed it along, everyone learns about friendship, true wealth and the Christmas spirit. Dec. 13–14 & 20–21, 8 p.m. & Dec. 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org THEATER: Grease (Oconee Youth Playhouse) Return to the rockin’ 50s with a production of this classic musical, featuring a cast of talented local teens. Presented by Oconee Youth Playhouse. Dec. 13–15, 7 p.m. & Dec. 15, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com

Saturday 14 ART: 7th Annual Holiday Artist Market (Hi-Lo Lounge) Enjoy crafts and vendors like soaps by Songbird Soaps, lotions by Sadie Eubanks, clothing by Hippocampus Designs, books by Aimee Cribbs, cat toys and dog biscuits by Campus Cats, vintage clothing, pottery and much more. 20% of all sales support Campus Cats/Cat Zip Alliance.

11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. www.catzip.org ART: Boulevard Pottery Sale (190 Cohen St.) A variety of high-fired stoneware and porcelain functional pieces will be available for sale featuring work from participating potters Lori Demosthenes, Kyle Jones, Ester Lee Mech, Alex Newman, Geoff Pickett and Zuzka Vaclavik. Dec. 14–15, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athensareapotters.com ART: Southern Star Studio Holiday Sale (Southern Star Studio) The studio’s annual holiday sale featuring works from: Maria Dondero, Carter Gillies, Regina Mandell, Allya Maerz, Brandon Bishop, Kerry Steinberg, Chona Leathers and Alex Wilkins.

Dec. 14–15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www. athensareapotters.com ART: Normaltown Pottery Holiday Sale See Friday listing for full description. Dec. 13, 4–9 p.m. Dec. 14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 762-728-0575

ART: Michele Dross Ceramics Holiday Pottery Sale (515 King Ave.) Michele Dross will host her first holiday sale featuring new handmade porcelain pottery characterized by mystical narrative drawing. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you peruse these one of a kind ceramics.

8 a.m.–4 p.m. www.micheledross. com ART: Mary Rugg Holiday Sale (263 Milledge Circle) Shop hand-woven scarves and wraps by Mary Rugg.

Dec. 14–15, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

ART: Jim StipeMaas: Landscapes See Friday listing for full description. Dec. 13, 5–8 p.m. & Dec. 14, 12–5 p.m. jesm323@gmail.com ART: Indie South Holiday Hooray (440 Foundry Pavilion) Indie South hosts the town’s largest holiday artist market with over 100 makers, artisans, and vintage collectors. Items include handmade home goods, clothing, bath and body products, artisanal food, jewelry, ceramics and more. The afternoon also includes food trucks, kids’ activities, maker stations, and live music, and art demos. Dec. 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. & Dec. 15, 12–5 p.m. $3. www.indiesouth.com ART: Holiday Pop-Up Show & Sale (149 S. Georgia Ave., Winterville) Artist Cameron Bliss Ferrelle and fellow painters will host a pop-up at her studio featuring small original works from local artists. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/cameronblissart ART: Good Dirt Holiday Pottery Sale (Good Dirt) Shop among handcrafted pottery by 26 talented instructors, students and studio owners. There will be pottery giveaways, food, coffee and a “The 12 Days of Pottery” scavenger hunt leading up to the event. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.gooddirt.net ART: Zuzka and Kyle Pottery Sale (Chase Park Warehouses) Shop works by Zuzka Vaclavik and Kyle Jones, two ceramicists behind Tile Juice, which specializes in custom made tiles for fireplaces, kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Dec. 14–15, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.tilejuice.com ART: Bendzunas Glass Open House (Bendzunas Glass, Comer) The family-run glassblowing studio offers handmade glass items. Live demos until 3 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays through Dec. 22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.bendzunasglass. com ART: ATHICA Holiday Market (ATHICA) Shop items crafted by local artists and artisans like cap man, GEMNGLASS, Netski Art Works, STEEL + PLANK, Aurora Jewelry, Purple V Soaps and many more. There will also be an open house at the Leathers Building which shoppers are invited to attend. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athica.org CLASSES: Bordeaux: An Exploration of Chateaus and Estates (J’s Bottle Shop) Explore the varied housing styles found in Bordeaux, France. Learn about classification, terroirs and famous estates. Compare and contrast a dozen wines from the region. 5–7 p.m. $55. wine.jsbottleshop@gmail. com CLASSES: Quiltmaking Workshop (Georgia Museum of Art) Held in conjunction with the exhibition “Mary Lee Bendolph: Quilted Memories,” this workshop will be lead by quilter and fiber artist Debra Steinmann, introducing participants to the basics of designing, piecing and binding a quilt. Each attendee will leave with their own small quilted wall hanging. Open to all levels of experience. Registration required. 2 p.m. $20. 706-5424883, madison.hogan@uga.edu

COMEDY: When I Was Zorro (Moonlight Theater) See Friday listing for full description. Dec. 13–14, 8 p.m. $8–14. www.moonlighttheatercompany.com EVENTS: Holiday Spirits House Museum Tour (Various Locations) Attendees may select the times and locations of their choice from the Church-Waddel-Brumby House, TRR Cobb House and Ware-Lyndon House for an on-the-hour guided tour. This event is concurrent with Holiday Open Houses at both the Lyndon House and Brumby House/ Athens Welcome Center. 1–2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 706-353-1820, www.athenswelcomecenter.com EVENTS: Wine and Cookies Fundraiser (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Bring gifts to wrap while you sip on wine and munch on holiday cookies. A raffle will offer items from local small businesses. Funds support new parents in their transition to parenthood. 4–7 p.m. Donations accepted. www.byyourleave.com EVENTS: Watkinsville Christmas Parade (Oconee County Library) Watch the Watkinsville Christmas Parade and enjoy warm cocoa and carols after the festivities. 2–6 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: Swadeshi Black Market & Co-Op (Creature Comforts Brewery) Presented by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, this market includes music, food, vendors, DIY craft tables and community networking to support and promote black and brown business owners, women and entrepreneurs. 1–5 p.m.

FREE! www.aadmovement.org EVENTS: Really Really Free Market (Reese & Pope Park, 375 Reese St.) Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ rrfmathens EVENTS: Music Release & Art Sale (The Gillen House Bed & Breakfast, 435 S. Main St., Maxeys) Come out for an afternoon of local art and music where the Clay Babies will celebrate the release of their new CD Philomathea. Paintings, photography, pottery and sketches from members of The Women’s Art Guild of Oglethorpe County will be on sale just in time for the holidays.

1–5 p.m. 706-740-7323, www. gillenhousebandb.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) The market hosts around 45 vendors, children’s activities and cooking demos. All produce is grown locally, sustainably and by those who are selling it. Live music

by Rachel O’Neal (8 a.m.) and David Leinweber (10 a.m.). 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Ballroom Dance (Memorial Park Recreation Hall ) The Classic City Ballroom Dancers present an evening of holiday ballroom dancing. 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $10. 217-377-2850.

EVENTS: Leathers Building Open House (Leathers Building) Shoppers at the ATHICA Holiday Market are invited to head over and check out a few local businesses occupying the historic location. Snacks will be available at Pulaski Heights BBQ and Shiraz Fine Foods Gourmet and visitors may browse handcrafted furnishings and home goods from STEEL + PLANK and the studio of local textile artist Shirley Chambliss. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ theleathersbuilding EVENTS: Holiday Market & Craft Fair (West Broad Market Garden) In addition to fresh produce and baked goods, expect artisan soaps, handmade wreaths, jewelry, sewn goods, woodworking and flower bouquets.

Activities will include cooking demos, sustainable gardening workshops, health screenings, live music and yoga in the garden. This will be the last market at this location. See Story on p. 19. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Holiday Open House (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Ware-Lyndon Historic House will be decorated in the spirit of a Victorian Christmas. Festivities include live entertainment, crafts, children’s activities and photos with Santa. “Deck the Walls,” the Lyndon House’s annual market, features a huge selection of items made by local artists.

11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/lyndonhouse EVENTS: Historic Churches of Wilkes County Christmas Excursion (The Square Cafe, 22 W. Square, Washington) The Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation presents an opportunity to learn about the architecture, unique history and historical events surrounding six churches in Wilkes County. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $50. 706678-5001, www.historyofwilkes.org EVENTS: Gymnasia Spotlight Series (Gymnasia Athens, 1091 Baxter St.) A showcase featuring local talent, children’s activities, performances and informative classes.

The Rebecca Sunshine Band will also perform. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5–10. www.athensgymnasticclasses.com EVENTS: Christmas Tour of Homes (Hartwell, GA) Tour five homes decorated for the holidays.

Proceeds benefit literacy outreach projects in Hart County. 1–7 p.m. $20 (adv.) $25 (at the door) 630300-8193, www.hartwellserviceleague.org KIDSTUFF: Breakfast with Santa (Memorial Park) Eat breakfast, get a photo with Santa, make crafts and participate in holiday-themed activities. Children under 2 are free and not required to register. 9 or 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents) $7.50 (non-ACC residents.) www.athensclarkecounty. com/holidayevents KIDSTUFF: Breakfast with the Grinch (Lavonia Cultural Center) Eat breakfast, make crafts and take a picture with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. 9 a.m. $10. www.franklincommunityplayers.com KIDSTUFF: Christmas Ornament Workshop (ACC Library) Make your own special ornaments to take home and help decorate the Storyroom Christmas tree while rocking out to some holiday music.

For children ages 3–8 and their caregiver. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Storytime & Activities (Barnes & Noble) Celebrate two new releases guaranteed to put a smile on kids’ faces: The Cool Bean and The Serious Goose. 11 a.m. FREE! www.barnesandnoble.com KIDSTUFF: Santa Visit (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Drop in for hot chocolate and pose for photos with Mr. Claus himself. There will also be a letter to Santa writing station, “Adopt-a-Santa” bears to raise money for the Friends of the Madison County Library and MOAS Pets will be in attendance with information on animals up for adoption.

11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Family Day: Home for the Holidays (Georgia Museum of Art) Explore decorative arts from the “Material Georgia 1733–1900: Two Decades of Scholarship” exhibition, sing holiday favorites with the Meridian Women’s Choir, and make your own holiday-inspired work of art. Light holiday treats and refreshments will be served. 10 a.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

KIDSTUFF: Bookin’ It With Santa (Bogart Library) Visit Santa and receive a free book. All ages are invited to enjoy crafts, cookies and take pictures. 11 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Mingle with Kringle (OCAF, Watkinsville) Activities include photos with Kringle, holiday crafts, story time with Mrs. Claus and a children’s show. 9:30 a.m–11:30 a.m. & 12:30–2 p.m. $2 or unwrapped toy donation. www. ocaf.com KIDSTUFF: Breakfast with Santa (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Eat breakfast and take photos with Jolly Old St. Nick. This holiday event also includes crafts and activities for children. Children under 2 are free and not required to register. 8, 9 or 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-ACC residents.) www.athensclarkecounty.com LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Normal Books) Celebrate the release of Everything Mad with Love by local photographer David Noah.

4–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ normalbooksathens LECTURES & LIT: Bookin’ It With Santa (Bogart Library) Visit Santa and receive a free book. Crafts, cookies and more. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart OUTDOORS: Deck the Hollow (Memorial Park) See Friday listing for full description. Dec. 6–8 & 13–15, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www. accgov.com/holidayevents THEATER: The ReGifters (On Stage Walton) See Friday listing for full description. Dec. 13–14 & 20–21, 8 p.m. & Dec. 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org THEATER: Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (Town and Gown Players) See Thursday listing for full description. Dec. 12–14, 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 p.m. $15–$20. www.townandgownplayers.org THEATER: Grease (Oconee Youth Playhouse) See Friday listing for full description. Dec. 13–15, 7 p.m. & Dec. 15, 2 p.m. $15–20. www. oconeeyouthplayhouse.com

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Saturdays & Sundays through Dec. 22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www. bendzunasglass.com ART: Boulevard Pottery Sale (190 Cohen St.) See Saturday listing for full description. Dec. 14–15, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. athensareapotters.com ART: Family Playtime Yoga (Rubber Soul Yoga) Children, parents, extended family and caretakers are invited to share a playful yoga class focused on movement, games and imagination. 10–11 a.m. $10. www.rubbersoulyoga.com ART: Indie South Holiday Hooray (440 Foundry Pavilion) See Saturday listing for full description. Dec. 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. & Dec. 15, 12–5 p.m. $3. www.indiesouth.com GAMES: Trivia (Southern Brewing Company) General trivia hosted by k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! Solo Entertainment. House prizes and discounted tabs. 5–7 p.m.

FREE! www.sobrewco.com GAMES: Rockin’ Roll Bingo (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Play to win. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 KIDSTUFF: Baby & Me Storytime (Barnes & Noble) Read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for the little ones.

For caregivers and children ages 0–2. This week’s book is Pop-Up Peekaboo: Colors. 11 a.m. FREE! www.barnesandnoble.com KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) Beginning readers read aloud to certified therapy dogs. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 0–11. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: UUFA Forum (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Led by Sally van der Straten, this session will focus on what suicide is, what we each can contribute to its prevention and what community resources are available to those struggling. 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org OUTDOORS: Deck the Hollow (Memorial Park) See Friday listing for full description. Dec. 13–15, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.accgov. com/holidayevents PERFORMANCE: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Chorus (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Chorus perform Handel’s “Messiah.” The concert will include the Christmas portion and “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s masterwork, along with Mozart’s “Exsultate, jubilate” and Symphony No. 35, with guest conductor Nathalie Stutzman leading the program. Vocalists include soprano Jeanine De Bique, mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle, tenor Thomas Cooley and baritone William Berger. 3 p.m. $10 (students), $45. www.pac.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Athens Master Chorale (The Classic Center) (Atrium) The Athens Master Chorale celebrates Christmas with a concert called “Old Words, New Tunes.” The concert features arrangements of traditional carols by composers including Vaughan Williams, Thompson, Forrest and others. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensmasterchorale.org PERFORMANCE: Athens Flute Choir Holiday Concert (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The choir will perform a selection of holiday favorites. The concert is offered as part of the Garden’s holiday open house. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensflutechoir.org THEATER: Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (Town and Gown Players) See Thursday listing for full description. Dec. 12–14, 8 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 p.m. $15–$20. www.townandgownplayers.org THEATER: The ReGifters (On Stage Walton) See Friday listing for full description. Dec. 13–14 & 20–21, 8 p.m. & Dec. 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org THEATER: Grease (Oconee Youth Playhouse) See Friday listing for full description. Dec. 13–15, 7 p.m. & Dec. 15, 2 p.m. $15–20. www. oconeeyouthplayhouse.com

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spot and compete for the coveted screaming chicken. Every Monday upstairs. 9 p.m. FREE! www.krakinjokes.com GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m.

FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge. Hosted

by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House) Terrapin-sponsored trivia hosted by Shelton Sellers of Classic City Trivia.

Win house cash and Terrapin prizes.

7 p.m. FREE! www.craftathens.com KIDSTUFF: Homeschool Hangout (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Homeschool families are invited to join staff for an introduction to library resources geared toward homeschooling. There will also be a library scavenger hunt activity for children and teens. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Parents can share plays, songs and simple books with their babies. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles for ages three and under. Caregivers will receive pointers for building literacy and language skills. 10 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18.

Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Preschool Pals (Bogart Library) Preschool-aged children will learn social and language skills through songs stories and crafts.

Ages almost 3–almost 5. 11:30 a.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Visit with Santa (Oconee County Library) Meet Santa and take a picture together. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee LECTURES & LIT: Third Monday Book Club (Oconee County Library) Voice your input on next year’s book selections. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee MEETINGS: Dulcimer Group (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn to play and read music with the “dirty dulcimers” after hours. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison

Tuesday 17 ART: Quick & Easy Gifts (Bogart Library) Make lotion bars and body creams for a quick and easy gift you can give to loved ones. Adults only.

Registration required. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart CLASSES: Let in the Light: Welcoming the Solstice (Sangha Yoga Studio) Join Tom Camp for a yoga session dedicated to letting some light in during the darkest time of the Winter Solstice. All skill levels welcome. 7–8:15 p.m. $16. www. healingartscentre.net CLASSES: Computer Class: Google Maps (ACC Library) Jump into Street View and 360-degree pictures. Discover how to use location

sharing, offline maps, indoor maps Street View and more. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org FILM: Bad Movie Night (Ciné) An all-girl boarding school is invaded by a band of lascivious boys and a maniacal killer dressed up as Santa Claus in the holiday slasher To All A Good Night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/badmovienight GAMES: Trivia (The Office Sports Bar and Grill) Play to win. Every Tuesday.

8 p.m. FREE! 706-521-5898 GAMES: Trivia (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Test your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description.

8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description. 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com KIDSTUFF: Teen D&D Club (ACC Library) A Dungeons and Dragons adventure in the library. Beginners welcome. Grades 6–12. 4–6:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Santa’s Workshop (East Athens Community Center, Gymnasium) Enjoy some family fun for the holiday season. Activities include making holiday decorations, a bike raffle and photos with Santa.

Registration required. 5:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com KIDSTUFF: Family Book Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Families are invited to discuss Top Elf by Caleb Zane Huett with activities, snacks and crafts.

Copies are available for checkout at the front desk. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: D&D Club (ACC Library) Dungeons and Dragons for all experience levels. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens MEETINGS: Athens Citizens Climate Lobby End-of-theYear Potluck Celebration (Contact for Address) After a brief meeting, celebrate the CCL’s 2019 accomplishments with a potluck dinner, refreshments and camaraderie. 6 p.m. FREE! 404-538-9659, gail.d.gill@gmail.com PERFORMANCE: Georgia Children’s Chorus (UGA Performing Arts Center) The chorus is made up of singers ages 8–18 from across Northeast Georgia.

Their holiday concert, “A Storybook Christmas: Peace on Earth,” celebrates their 22nd anniversary. 7 p.m. $12. www.georgiachildrenschorus. org/performance

Wednesday 18 COMEDY: Educated Mess (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) See stand-up comedians from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. FREE! www. hendershotscoffee.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Nerd Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Every Wednesday.

Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full

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description. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House) See Wednesday listing for full description. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. craftathens.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) See Wednesday listing for full description. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/willysmexicanaathens KIDSTUFF: Art Cart (After Class) (Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy “choose your own adventure”-style gallery activities, art projects and games that explore a different gallery each month. This month, drop in and explore the “Material Georgia 1733– 1900: Two Decades of Scholarship” exhibition. 3–4:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: GingerFest (Bogart Library) Celebrate winter with sweet snacks and sugary crafts. Ages 3–8.

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) See Wednesday listing for full description. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, movement, crafts and fun for preschool-aged children. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950, www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Teen Council (ACC Library) Teens can come together to discuss plans for the ACC Library’s teen department’s collections and programs. Ages 11–18. 4–5 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650

RYNE MEADOW “Acoustitronic” local singer-songwriter with a rich musical palette.

LIVE MUSIC

The Globe 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Mary Sigalas, Dan Horowitz, Steve Key and surprise guests play swingin’ tunes from the ’10s, ’20s and ’30s.

Tuesday 10 Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. www.caledonialounge.com WALTZ Athens-based rock group with a heavy, noisy sound.

BIRTH ORDER Noisy, prog- and metal-influenced Minneapolis band.

WEAPONIZED FLESH New local allstar metal band.

MR. SQUIGGLES Local act blending metal and industrial sounds.

The Classic Center 7:30 p.m. $47–69. www.classiccenter. com LEANN RIMES Multi-platinum country singer-songwriter presents an evening of Christmas music.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $8. www.flickertheatreandbar. com JUSTIN PETER KINKELSCHUSTER Acclaimed Southern folk singer-songwriter from Arkansas.

JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for classic pop melodies.

SPENCER THOMAS Rhythm and soul artist from Texas.

The Foundry 8 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com SWOWCE Local group playing a mix of experimental hip hop and noise music.

JOSEY Prolific local artist who plays keyboard-based pop.

The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens BUNNY LOVE DIY bedroom pop act from New Hampshire.

GRUNFELDER Athens-based garagerock group with punk and ska influences.

Wednesday 11 Boar’s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot.

All musicians welcome. Backline provided.

Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $8 (21+), $10 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com WANDERWILD Intricate, intimate local indie-rock project led by songwriter Matt Martin.

WIEUCA Local four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop.

HEFFNER New local indie rock band.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $7. www.flickertheatreandbar. com IVORY WEEDS Experimental folk project from Brooklyn, NY. LILY DABBS Local acoustic folk singer-songwriter.

SHANNON JAE RIDOUT Local traditional folk singer-songwriter.

IAN KINNEY New local folk singer-songwriter.

The Foundry 8 p.m. $5 (adv.), $8 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com SIMPLE LIFE BAND Local group playing pop, rock and country’s current and classic hits.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/go.bar.35 CLIP ART PRESENTS A showcase of local hip hop talent.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotscoffee. com THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins, Luca Lombardi and Seth Hendershot perform the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas and more.

CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.

Nowhere Bar 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens DANIEL HUTCHENS Bloodkin guitarist plays a set of wrenching, rocking soul-folk.

10 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens VINTAGE PISTOL Jam-centric bluesrock group from Arkansas.

STIG Instrumental progressive jazz-fusion band from Asheville, NC.

HOYAS New local jangle-pop band.

Thursday 12 Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $8 (21+), $10 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com NORDISTA FREEZE Psych-rock project from Nashville, TN. WELL KEPT Emo-influencd alt-rock group led by songwriter Tommy Trautwein.

CRY BABY Charleston, SC, group inspired by slick pop from the 1980s to the 2000s.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $5. www.flickerbarandtheatre. com AUSTIN DARNELL Local blues singer-songwriter and Darnell Boys member leads his talented band.

THE WYDELLES Local alt-country band fronted by songwriter Bo Bedingfield.

WILLIAM BLACKART Arkansas native plays a lo-fi country brand of folk music.

The Foundry 8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com TAB BENOIT Touring guitarist combining a variety of styles, including Delta, swamp and Chicago blues.

WHISKEY BAYOU REVUE Cajun blues outfit featuring Damon Fowler and Eric McFadden.

The Globe 5 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe. athens THE FUSILIERS New area project featuring well-known musicians playing original and traditional Celtic greengrass music.

Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic Dr. Fred and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Every Thursday.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotscoffee. com THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins, Luca Lombardi and Seth Hendershot perform the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas and more.

WHITEHALL JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local jazz pianist Greg Hankins leads his group through an eclectic set of music.

VFW 6 p.m. $5–10. 706-543-5940 GROWN FOLKS DANCE PARTY WXAG’s DJ Segar plays jazz and R&B.

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Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com ROSIE & THE RATDOGS Athensbased hard-rock group.

MOTHER FORE Athens band exploring elements of progressive and psychedelic rock.

FISHBUG Up-and-coming local punk rock band.

The World Famous 8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens THE CURLS Dream-pop band from Chicago with classic rock and psychedelic influences.

MATTHEW DANGER LIPPMAN Glammy, lo-fi punk artist from New York.

CALICO VISION Athens-based melodic psychedelic pop group.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $8. www.flickertheatreandbar. com SHEPHERDS Atlanta band blending noise pop, indie rock and soul. LP release show! See Calendar Pick on p. 21.

THE VASSAR BLONDES Local indie-pop four-piece.

O KEY Experimental pop project led by Art Contest’s Cole Monroe.

OTTOMAN SLAP Punky, riffy, geriatric-teen outfit grown in the cracks of Athens’ music scene.

40 Watt Club 9 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com MATT HUDGINS & HIS SHIT-HOT COUNTRY BAND Local band playing country songs about drinking, jail, love and death.

NUCLEAR TOURISM College-rock band playing surf-punk originals.

Go Bar 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/go.bar.35 WEAPONIZED FLESH New local allstar metal band.

TUSH New, hazy local punk band featuring members of Shade and Cult of Riggonia.

FART JAR Local experimental heavyrock project.

DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. $10. hendershotscoffee.com THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins, Luca Lombardi and Seth Hendershot perform the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas and more.

This is a special “and friends” show.

Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local allstar rock and roll cover band.

PHYSICAL JERKS Elvis Costello covers courtesy of members of Pylon Reenactment Society, The Rock*A*Teens, The Lanes and more.

THE DONKEES Local garage-skronk Monkees cover band.

VFW 8 p.m. www.vfwathens.com COUNTRY RIVER Local classic country group that has been together for 25 years.

Saturday 14 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net RACHEL O’NEAL Locally based solo folk singer-songwriter. (8 a.m.)

DAVID LEINWEBER Local musician tackling classic country, rock, folk and singer-songwriter favorites.

(10 a.m.)

Boutier Winery & Inn 8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com NOTHING NU BAND Playing music from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s.

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com SAVAGIST Long-running local psychedelic metal band.

IRATA Psych-rock trio known for “throwing curveballs” in its live shows.

SACRED BULL New local instrumental metal band.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $7. flickertheatreandbar.com LYDIA BRAMBILA Local singer-songwriter plays sparse and haunting folk songs. Album release show!

ARIEL ACKERLY Local noisemaker makes meditative loops from dulcimer and synthesizers.

ACTNESIS Improvisational meadow music.

The Foundry Project Safe Benefit. 8 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). thefoundryathens.com MONDAY’S ALIBI Local band specializing in ’70s and ’80s rock and roll.

BRAND NEW RELIC Local classic rock cover band.

Go Bar 9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ go.bar.35 REPTAR Synth-pop favorites playing irreverent tunes with intricate rhythms and playful melodies.

NEIGHBOR LADY Twangy, melodic rock group led by local singer-songwriter Emily Braden.

DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night most Mondays.

Hosted by Larry Forte.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens JAZZ FUNK JAM Local jazz musician Mason Davis hosts this monthly jam session.

Tuesday 17 Go Bar 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/go.bar.35 JAMES AURELIO New roots-rock project led by Jim Wilson (Los Cantares, TaxiCab Verses).

Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $2 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away to two different channels of music.

Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens THUNDER JACKSON Danceinducing pop-rock project.

Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens THE DICTATORTOTS Longtime local chaos-cultivators trash the night with post-grunge grooves. 20th anniversary party! See Calendar Pick on p. 21.

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Sunday 15 Cali ’N’ Tito’s Eastside 6 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7087 THE LUCKY JONES Local band playing old-school rockin’ rhythm and blues.

The Foundry 6 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz, featuring J. Henry.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 3 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Classical music performed by Athens musicians.

7 p.m. $8. www.hendershotscoffee.com 9TH STREET STOMPERS Tennessee band blending swing, gypsy jazz, blues, rockabilly and tango.

Monday 16 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com CALEB DARNELL Guitarist and member of The Darnell Boys plays a set of solo Americana.

LEEANN PEPPERS Local singer-songwriter playing sparse, tender folk music.

LILY DABBS Local acoustic folk singer-songwriter.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/go.bar.35 ART CONTEST Local math-rock group with propulsive rhythms and intricate melodies.

ANNIE LEETH Local experimental violinist and multi-instrumentalist composer.

RICKY DIGITS Local emcee who cites MF Doom, cLOUDDEAD, Wu-Tang Clan and Eminem as influences.

Boar’s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot.

All musicians welcome. Backline provided.

Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $15 (21+), $17 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com PILE Noisy, chaotic experimental rock group from Boston.

TREADLES Airy, emotive heavy rock group from New Orleans.

MOTHERFUCKER Hard-hitting local math-rock trio.

"I volunteer with Wheels of Hope because I know there is a need and it's something small I can do that makes a difference in someone else's life."

CHERI CHERR , GIVE BACK REAL ESTATE

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Interested in volunteering with us? Let us know! wheelsofhopeathens@gmail.com or wheelsofhopeinternational.org/volunteer.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com CHOSEN EVIL Local dark industrial noise project. Album release show!

LUCAS BRODE Avant-free-jazz guitarist from New York City.

BAO Ecstatic kalimba/percussion duo of Ariel Ackerly and Bridget Dooley.

SEA OF NOISE Solo experimental tape-loop project from Andy Morales.

The Globe 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Mary Sigalas, Dan Horowitz, Steve Key and surprise guests play swingin’ tunes from the ’10s, ’20s and ’30s.

Go Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ go.bar.35 VISION VIDEO Local goth-pop group featuring members of Shehehe and Booty Boyz.

ALL BLACK No info available.

DJS WARDADDY & TWIN POWERS Spinning new wave, goth, Britpop and indie.

Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens A VERY ORANGE CHRISTMAS A holiday-themed show featuring members of The Orange Constant. f

CALL FOR ENTRIES

2020 film contest!

Film submissions due Feb. 2, 2020 Contest is open to K-12th graders

THEME: World Water Day

Submission Guidelines:

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bulletin board Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board is every THURSDAY at 5 p.m. for the print issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Online listings are updated daily. Email calendar@flagpole.com.

Art AAAC GRANTS (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council is seeking applicants for its quarterly $500 grants. All local artists, arts organizations or arts-based projects are welcome to apply. The next deadline is Dec. 15. info@athensarts.org, www.athensarts.org ART CLASSES (Lyndon House Arts Center) Now registering for winter classes. Subjects include wheel thrown pottery (Thursdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m.), mosaic art (Tuesdays, Jan. 7–Feb. 11, 6:30–8:30 p.m.) and more. Visit website for class descriptions and dates. 706-613-3623, www.accgov. com/leisure ARTIST’S SHOPPE (OCAF, Watkinsville) Find the perfect items for all the special people on your Holiday gift list. Check out beautiful handmade gifts by more than 50 artists and buy a ticket for the Reindeer Raffle. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. through Dec. 21. www.ocaf.com CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) ATHICA presents a new

literary zine called Local Honey.

Writers can submit up to three word or pdf documents of written work including poems, essays and short fiction. Artists can submit up to three 300 dpi or higher resolution jpeg/pngs. Deadline Jan. 15. The zine will be printed in March. local honeyathens@gmail.com, www. athica.org 45TH ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION (Lyndon House Arts Center) The annual show will be juried by Larry Ossei-Mensah of the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. Drop off entry forms and up to three works on Jan. 23–24. 706613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty. com/lyndonhouse OPEN STUDIO MEMBERSHIP (Lyndon House Arts Center) Local artists can access studio facilities through a new open studio monthly membership program. Studios include ceramics, jewelry, painting, fiber, printmaking, photography and woodshop/sculpture studios. Up to 32 hours per week. $65/month or $175/three months. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure VINTAGE LIGHTED CHRISTMAS TREE WORKSHOP (ARTini’s Art Lounge) Paint your own vintage

lighted Christmas tree. Workshops held Dec. 18, 7–9 p.m. (Register

by Dec. 11). $49. kate@artinisart lounge.com, artinisartlounge.com

Auditions BRIGHT STAR (On Stage Walton) On Stage Walton hosts auditions Bright Star. Be prepared to sing 60–90 seconds of your choice. See website for instructions. Auditions Dec. 11, 6:30–8:30 p.m. and Dec. 14, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Performances Feb. 21–22, 28–29 & Mar. 1, 6–8. www. onstagewalton.org THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES (UGA School of Social Work) Audition for Project Safe’s annual production.

Auditions are on Dec. 11, 6–8 p.m. and Dec. 15, 1–3 p.m. lionno91@ gmail.com, mumbi.y.mwaura@ gmail.com

Classes ART CLASSES (KA Artist Shop) “Brush Lettering with Kristen Ashley,” Dec. 10, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $40. “Silk Painting with René Shoemaker,” Feb. 8–9, 1–4 p.m.

Holiday Market December 14, 2019 9 AM - 1 PM Saturdays through December 14th at 1573 W. Broad St. Athens, GA 30606

Look out for the announcement of a new location for the West Broad Farmers Market & Garden in 2020!

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Based on a series of hand-dyed silks, René Shoemaker’s “Sharing the Magical Landscapes” is a display of prints currently on view at Jittery Joe’s in Five Points through December.

$120. “Calligraphy Club: Monthly Skillshare” is held every first Thursday, 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! hello@kaartist.com, kaartist.com BEGINNER BALLROOM BOOTCAMP (Dancefx) Get comfortable with the basics of three styles in time for the holidays. Dec. 17 (waltz), Dec. 18 (foxtrot) and Dec. 19 (swing), 6–7 p.m. $10/class or $25/full course. www.dancefx.org CLASSES (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) “Gentle Nia,” Mondays at 1 p.m.

“Oil Painting,” Mondays at 1:30 p.m. “Drawing,” Mondays at 6 p.m. “Community Coffeehouse,” Tuesdays from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

“Coffee with a Veteran,” Tuedays at 9 a.m. “Threadwork Crafting Club,” Tuesdays at 9 a.m. “SilverSneakers Stretch,” Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

“SilverSneakers Yoga,” Wednedsays at 11 a.m. “Acrylic Painting,” Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. “Aikido,” Wednesdays at 2 p.m. “Zumba,” Wednesdays at 6 p.m. “Belly Dance,” Wednesdays at 7 p.m. “Mah Jongg,” Thursdays at 1 p.m. 706-742-0823, wintervillecenter@gmail.com, www. wintervillecenter.com COMEDY CLASS: INTRO TO IMPROV (Nimbl) This is a fun, low-stakes weekly workshop introducing the basic concepts of improv comedy. No experience necessary.

Participants learn improv fundamentals and play introductory games.

Tuesdays through Dec. 17, 7–9 p.m.

Donation based. 770-833-7969, www.krakinjokes.com/classes STUDIO WORKSHOP: DRAWING MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES (Georgia Museum of Art) Phil Jasen leads a four-part series of studio-based classes exploring tools, techniques and styles of the Italian regional schools. Jan. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $15. 706-5424883, madison.hogan@uga.edu TAI CHI (Healing Arts Centre) Tai Chi yang style, the 108. Thursdays, 7:15–8:30 p.m. panlexcie@hotmail. com, www.healingartscentre.net

WINTER CAMP (Canopy Studio) K–6th graders are invited to learn trapeze, participate in movement arts and crafts and explore the studio.

Register online. Dec. 30–Jan. 3, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $175. www.canopy studio.org YOGA CLASSES AT 5 POINTS (5 Points Yoga) “Happy YOU Year’s Eve” includes a Vinyasa practice focused on radical self-love. Dec. 31, 5:30–7 p.m. Classes include Slow Flow, Iyengar, Restorative, Yin, Power, Hot Yoga and beginners classes. www.athensfivepointsyoga. com

Help Out ATHENS LITTER RESCUE CHALLENGE (Athens City Hall) Brain Aid Fest hosts an Athens Litter Challenge. Volunteers will break into teams and help pick up litter.

Every first Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Meet at City Hall. www.brainaidfest.org CASA SPRING 2020 TRAINING (YMCA) Athens Oconee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will host an orientation Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

CASA training begins Jan. 23 and ends Feb. 27. Meetings are held Thursdays, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 5:30–9 p.m. arden@athensoconee casa.org, www.athensoconeecasa. org MLK DAY OF SERVICE (Athens, GA) The MLK Day of Service Steering Committee is seeking sponsorships and project sites to make it “A Day On and Not a Day Off.” Non-profit organizations and government agencies can submit applications to host a volunteer project online by Nov. 28. www.accgov.com/mlkday MITTEN TREE (Oconee County Library) The library is decorating a tree with donated mittens, hats and scarves for children this holiday season. Bring donations anytime. www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Artwork by Matthew Ward. Through January.

ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Chatham Murray, Candle Brumby, Lana Mitchell and more.

ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (17 N. Main St., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass.

ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) On view in the Harrison Center Children’s Instructional Gallery, a retrospective of Jacob Wenzka’s work from three books co-created with Bart King share original art, prints and paintings.

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) “Sharing Our Visions” presents paintings, drawings, collages, photographs, fiber pieces, sculptures and other works by staff members of regional libraries. Through Jan. 26.

ATHENS LATINO CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND SERVICES (445 Huntington Rd., #120) See 20 paintings by Stanley Bermudez.

BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years.

CINÉ (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Paintings by Chasity Williams.

CIRCLE GALLERY (UGA College of Environment and Design, 285 S. Jackson St.) “Snapshots: 50 Years at the College of Environment and Design” celebrates the school’s 50th anniversary with a timeline, wall of curiosities in the tradition of wonder rooms, and a rotating exhibit.

CITY OF WATKINSVILLE (Downtown Watkinsville) “Public Art Watkinsville: A Pop-up Sculpture Exhibit” consists of sculptures placed in prominent locations around downtown. Artists include Benjamin Lock, William Massey, Stan Mullins, Robert Clements, Harold Rittenberry and Joni Younkins-Herzog. • “Artscape Oconee: The Monuments of Artland” features a total of 20 paintings on panels installed around town. Artists include Claire Clements, Peter Loose, Andy Cherewick, Lisa Freeman, Manda McKay and others.

CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Good Vibrations” features photographs of cruise life by Brittainy Lauback, drawings of beaches by Warren Slater that are influenced by Aboriginal mark-making, and vivid abstractions

by Hannah Betzel. • “Building Facades” is a solo exhibition by Mike Landers that features sophisticated, symmetrical and minimally composed photographs from downtown Athens in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

COMMUNITY (260 N. Jackson St.) Hannah Jones’ paintings burst with geo-

STUFF-A-BUS (ACC Library) AthensClarke County Transit is collecting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.

The bus will be parked to accept donations on Dec. 10–11. 706-6133432, ext. 232

Kidstuff ART CLASSES (KA Artist Shop) “Art Club for Teens” (Fridays, 6:30 p.m.) and “Art Club Junior” (Fridays, 4:30 p.m.) cover subjects like drawing surreal art, plaster cloth sculptures and more. $15. kaartist.com TEEN CARTOON ILLUSTRATORS CLUB (Lyndon House Arts Center) Robert Brown offers lessons and drawing techniques to teens who like to draw anime and cartoons of all kinds. Meetings end with pizza. For ages 11–18. Meets most Thursdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5/session. www. accgov.com/leisure TEEN SEWING AND FASHION CLUB (Lyndon House Arts Center) Teens can focus on sewing projects with the guidance of a professional.

Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5 per week. 706-613-3623

Support Groups ALS SUPPORT GROUP (Oconee Veterans Park, Watkinsville) Provides awareness and education to individuals living with ALS. Meets fourth Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. November and December meetings will be held on the third Wednesday due to holidays.

706-207-5800 AL-ANON 12 STEP (Multiple Locations) Recovery for people affected by someone else’s drinking.

Meetings are held daily at various times and locations. 888-425-2666, www.ga-al-anon.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) If you think you have a problem with alcohol, call the

AA hotline or visit the website for a schedule of meetings in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson and Oconee Counties. 706-389-4164, www. athensaa.org CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP (Contact for Location) Meet others who are dealing with chronic illness such as ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Lyme.

Third Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. athenschronicillness@gmail.com EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) EA is a 12-step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Meets Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotionsanonymous.org FIGHT 4 CHANGE (Email for Location) Help advocate for a mental health system that serves everyone.

Meets the fourth Monday of each month. letsfight4change@gmail.com NAMI (Multiple Locations) “NAMI Connections” is a support group for adults living in recovery with mental illness. “NAMI Family Support” is for family members, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. Both groups meet every fourth Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Athens. (No meeting Dec. 24). 770225-0804. NAMI Family Support Groups are also available the second Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Oconee Presbyterian Church in Watkinsville; and every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Ridgeview Institute in Monroe (No meetings Dec. 25 or Jan. 1). namihallga@gmail.com, www. namihall.org NICOTINE ANONYMOUS MEETINGS (ACC Library) A 12-step recovery program of mutual support for those who want to live free of nicotine in any form. Join at any time. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. nicotineanonymous.org RECOVERY DHARMA (Recovery Dharma, 8801 Macon Hwy., Suite 1) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery

metric patterns and shapes. Through December.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Three-dimensional works by David Card.

GALLERY AT INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “FUN” features works by Neil Hancock, Marla Star, Jolene O’Brien, Kim Truesdale, Katherine Miele, Hannah Betzel and Brittainy Lauback.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Mary Lee Bendolph: Quilted Memories” features 17 works spanning four decades by the Gee’s Bend, AL, artist and freedom-fighter. Through Dec. 29. • “Storytelling in Renaissance Maiolica” offers a selection of tin-glazed earthenware produced in the duchy of Urbino, Italy, in the 16th Century. Through Jan. 5. • In the sculpture garden, Rachel Whiteread presents five cast-stone sculptures that reinterpret her earlier resin castings of the space beneath chairs. Through Mar. 7. • “Material Georgia 1733-1900: Two Decades of Scholarship” celebrates the 20-year anniversary of the museum’s Henry D. Green Center for the Study of the Decorative Arts. Works include furniture, silver, pottery, textiles, basketry and portraits. Through Mar. 15. • “Drama and Devotion in Baroque Rome” celebrates Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio’s influence. Through May 31.

GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Supple Moments, Dark Corners” is a site-specific installation by Eli Saragoussi that is accompanied by a soundscape by Max Boyd called “Jungle Drone.” Through April.

HEIRLOOM CAFE & FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) John Ahee creates vibrantly colorful portraits. Jan. 6.

HOWARD’S (119 N. Jackson St) “Meanwhile…” includes paintings and works on paper by New York-based artist Greg Bogin, who plays with minimalism, pop art, bike racing aesthetics and graphic design. Through Dec. 15.

JITTERY JOE’S FIVE POINTS (1230 S. Milledge Ave.) René Shoemaker presents “Sharing the Magical Landscapes,” a collection of 16 fine art prints of silk screened and hand-dyed silks. Through December.

JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) “No Way! Nineties” features colorful digital paintings by Xavier Watson.

LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “Assembly” celebrates the work of BFA students graduating this semester.

LOWERY GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery celebrates “24 Years of Art” with Giclee prints, originals, photographs and sculptures by over 24 artists including Claire Clements, Ben Rouse, Peter Loose, Kip Ramey and more.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) Collections from our Community presents a collection of unique flyswatters from Tad Gloeckler.

Through Jan. 7. • The biennial Clarke County School District Student Art Exhibition, “WILD,” presents artwork inspired by the new children’s garden at

from any addiction. Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. FREE! Find “Refuge Recovery Athens GA” on Facebook RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP (Athens, GA) Forming a support group for people who have Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS sufferers). 706-612-6934 SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Email for Location) Athens Downtown SAA offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from a compulsive sexual behavior. Write an email through athensdowntownsaa.com for help beginning your recovery process

On The Street ACCA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (Athens Community Council on Aging) A 10-session leadership program aimed to engage adults 55 and older in the ACC community.

Weekly sessions will cover topics ranging from health and human services, local government, education and more. Febuary through March, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 706-549-4850, www. accaging.org/senior-leadershipacademy-2020 BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER: CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING (Multiple Locations) Keep AthensClarke County Beautiful (KACCB) encourages citizens to recycle their undecorated trees and wreaths.

Participants will receive a free tree seeding in return. Jan. 4, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.keepathens beautiful.org CORNHOLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION (Southern Brewing Company) Register for this seven-week cornhole league.

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by Dec. 30. Ages 21 and up. www. cornholeatl.com GIFT CARD COLLECTION (Oconee County Library) Drop off gift cards to help the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support at Piedmont Healthcare and The Cottage Sexual Assault Center and Children’s

Advocacy Center. Through Dec. 20. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee HOLIDAY CARDS FOR HEROES (Oconee County Library) Swing by the library and make a holiday card for a soldier, veteran, police officer or whoever you see as a hero.

Supplies are located in the children’s area, and the library will mail them to the appropriate address. www. athenslibrary.org/oconee ONE-ON-ONE AT THE LIBRARY (ACC Library) Scanning One-onOne is offered Dec. 11 and 18, 2–2:45 p.m. Computer Skills Oneon-One is offered Dec. 12 and 19, 9–9:45 a.m. Genealogy One-on-One is offered Dec. 12 and 19, 2–2:45 p.m. Call or visit the website to schedule a time for library staff to help you with various projects or skills. 706-613-3650, ext. 354 RIPPLE EFFECT FILM PROJECT (Athens, GA) Filmmakers of all ages and levels of experience are invited to create original short films about water conservation and water stewardship. Finalists’ films will be screened at the Morton Theatre on Mar. 22. Cash prizes will be awarded. Visit website for official rules. Deadline Feb. 2. www.filmfree way.com/rippleeffectfilmproject TABLE TENNIS (East Athens Community Center) Table tennis games are held three times a week.

All skill levels welcome. tabletennis athensga@gmail.com TOYS FOR TOTS (ACC Library) Drop-off unwrapped toys in the donation bin for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Campaign. The bin is located near the self-check out stations on the first floor. Deadline Dec. 14. www.athenslibrary.org/ athens WIDESPREAD PANIC HOLIDAY POP-UP STORE (Boom Boom Panic Room, 400 Foundry St.) Come browse shirts, hats, posters, music and other unique gifts for the holidays. Through Dec. 20, 1–6 p.m. Mon.–Fri. www.facebook.com/ widespreadpanic f

the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. • Leah McKellop’s “Interior Worlds” combines printmaking and silk dying techniques to explore personal history through objects and their place within domestic spaces. Through Mar. 1.

MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) The Atlanta Photography Group’s juried exhibition, “People, Places, Things,” presents photographs by 35 different artists. Through Jan. 18.

MAMA’S BOY (197 Oak St.) Paintings by Jim StipeMaas. Through December.

MAMA’S BOY AT THE FALLS (8851 Macon Hwy.) Collages and paintings from Lorraine Thompson’s series, “The Nest, The Angel, and The Muse.”

NORMAL BOOKS (1238A Prince Ave.) A variety of art on display, including paintings by Mary Eaton, GCH Pet Portraits, metal art by Julia Vereen, ceramics by Shannon Dominy, sculpture by Doug Makemson and handwoven rugs

by Bonnie Montgomery.

ODUM SCHOOL OF ECOLOGY (140 E. Green St.) “Creatures of the Night” features a collection of bats from the Georgia Museum of Natural History and sheds light on how vital bats are to ecosystems. Through Dec. 20.

THE PINE & THE ROOT (1235 S. Milledge Ave.) Artwork by Emmi Walker.

PINEWOODS PUBLIC LIBRARY (1265 Hwy. 29 N. #12) See paintings by Stanley Bermudez as well as a community mural.

RICHARD B. RUSSELL BUILDING SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “The New South and New Slavery: Convict Labor in Georgia.” Through Dec. 13. • “Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia Bulldogs Football, 2017” is a display of photographs, uniforms and other artifacts from the UGA Athletic Association Archives and on loan from the UGA Athletic Department. Through Feb. 28.

THE ROOK & PAWN (294 W. Washington St.) Dan Smith’s “spontaneous monsterification” paintings combine anthropomorphic objects and line drawings.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) “Growing Through Art” is the final exhibition of the Athens Art Association’s centennial celebration. The show includes botanicals, insects, gardens, stilllife and more. Through Dec. 22.

STEEL + PLANK (675 Pulaski St., Suite 200) Kathy Kitz creates abstract watercolors. For the holidays, hand-painted ornaments by Ink + Indigo, Meredith Mejerle and Studio CRL are available.

VERONICA’S SWEET SPOT (149 Oneta St., #6C6) See work by local and regional artists, craftsmen, potters and sculptors.

VIVA ARGENTINE (247 Prince Ave.) Brad Morgan, the drummer of the DriveBy Truckers, creates abstract paintings.

THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.

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Return to Utinahica JD HOLLINGSWORTH IS BACK WITH ANOTHER NOVEL THAT ONLY HE COULD WRITE

By Pete McCommons pete@flagpole.com “Then, as if from a mist, an old woman, not five feet tall, emerged from the mass of blossoms, vines and stalks. She stepped forth from the jungle like Henry Stanley, drifted over with a toothless smile, and took hold to Gator’s arm. The multiple, colorful calico housedresses she wore, one upon the other, and the gingham apron above it all bestowed upon her the psychedelic regalness of a Celestial Empress Dowager, and had perfectly camouflaged her, like some tropical mantis hiding in plain sight on the jungle orchid it mimics, among the crazy quilt of untamed inflorescence from which she had materialized. A mass of intricately braided gray hair crowned her head. A dribble of dried snuff juice streaked her chin.

She smelled like a hobo.”

This is from JD (Doug) Hollingsworth’s new novel, Frankenstein’s Paradox, published like his previous novel, The Work, by Helena Cavendish deMoura’s Casa Forte Press, over in Decatur.

This paragraph sort of gives you the idea of how Doug writes with a lush, restrained, rococo flourish, troweled on in layers that expand the meaning if you see them but don’t interfere if you don’t. You don’t have to know Henry Stanley. You get it even if you’ve never actually suddenly seen that mantis on that leaf, or if you’ve never known an old country woman in multiple housedresses. There’s so much telling detail in every sentence that it doesn’t really matter if you have to look up a few words that elegantly exceed your vocabulary.

This is a short book, but it is dense. Every sentence is freighted with images, as if written in illuminated letters.

Once again, Hollingsworth brings us Middle Georgia characters who could not have been imagined in any brain but his, or maybe they imagined him.

When I reviewed The Work, I expressed my amazement that anybody I knew could grasp so much about so many things and could write about them in such minute detail. I asked Doug’s friend and fellow musician Dave Marr about him. Dave, no slouch himself when it comes to writing, replied, “Doug has always been one of those people who’s smarter and better at everything than normal people. He’s a great musician, a brilliant artist and designer, knows a shitload about music and films and books and science, and has better stories than anyone else in the room at any given time. And now he’s a great author. Of course. Fucker.”

Frankenstein’s Paradox tells the story of Roosevelt Delano Franklin (sic), aka Gator, who after almost drowning as a boy is left

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with poor impulse control, which leads to time in prison and difficulties upon his release as he tries to reassemble his life in his small hometown of Utinahica, GA, a place familiar to readers of The Work.

Frankenstein’s Paradox is peopled with what Gamble Rogers would have called a randy retinue of rednecks. Hollingsworth has a deeply uncanny ear for dialect and the ability to render it in words that look nonsensical until you start pronouncing them in your head and then you realize that is exactly the way we sound.

Gator is a good and kind, though potentially violent, guy whose brilliance is largely lost on his companions, though he does find appreciation and even love during his stint working in a very unlikely health food store, where his views of the hippies provide some comic relief. In fact, despite the seriousness with which Gator tries to understand his own life and the lives around him, the book

is filled with comic touches and characters and with musings on life and fate.

As usual, when you step into Hollingsworth’s alternative Georgian universe, you are transported into the life of an unorthodox protagonist surrounded by weird characters who fulfill stereotypes on one level while smashing them on another. You just have to go with the flow and let his brilliance bear you along to the finish.

I’m happy to announce that Hollingsworth will be here on Friday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. at Little Kings to attend a book launch party for Frankenstein’s Paradox. You can buy a copy literally right off the press and get it signed on the spot by the author. And just maybe this guy who prefers to speak on the printed page will read a couple of those pages to us. f

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